These Are My JOTtings, Part #2

Christmas Time Is Two Months Long

The last two months of every year
bring joy to childlike hearts.
The open door past every fear
is where the real fun starts!

October has no holidays,
but should with Jesus born
when flocks can see moon's glowing rays,
no frost upon the morn.

But what of 31, November's Eve
when evil is expressed?
That "holiday" doth all deceive.
Unholy day, it wrests.

November builds with gifts to buy,
and music oft to play.
The novel writ is very nigh.
What childlike joys each day!

Thanksgiving turkey, much to eat,
when football has its day.
The stores are full, the cards are not,
but shopping come what may.

The parties and the carols much,
throughout December weeks.
The frost is on each nose and such,
on 25 it peaks.

On 26 all slam the door
on Christmas for the year.
The budget's black, New Year's before.
No Christmas music,... CLEAR.

But one child's heart will Christmas keep
throughout each livelong day.
With Jesus born, there's life to reap,
and Hope is ever on display.

by Jay O’Toole
on October 29th, 2025