These Are My JOTtings, Part #2

Night Shades

Wispy rivers of thinnest clouds,
thumbnail of the moon,
purple-est of night, that shrouds
tunes we need to croon.

Two months more 'til Christmas Day,
silhouetted Joy.
Trees in black now hide the display
for ev'ry girl and boy.

Night shades pulled as the sun escapes.
It's dark and time to sleep.
See the quilt as one long cape
as you to dreamworld leap.

by Jay O’Toole
on October 25th, 2025