These Are My JOTtings, Part #2

Peaceful Christmas on Sunday (January 25th, 2026)

Peaceful Christmas, moment's time,
lights and carols in the heart,
one month later, all sublime.
Rest in hope we plainly start.

A cup of tea with tastes of choice,
the orchestra with notes of peace,
this little space doth now rejoice.
Relaxing chest doth find release.

"O Holy Night" remember now.
A world of strife o'erwhelmed by peace.
Before the Savior lowly bow,
the clash within, it now must cease.

"Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring",
come, now dwell here within me.
Times are weary. Thou inspiring.
Grace expressed. Your Hope I see.

Soothing cup, such warmth when cold.
Orange, cinnamon to taste.
I'm safe within Your Robes as told.
The worries of all sin erased.

You came into our weary world
so bowed by sin, that hope had fled.
This Babe in arms, the Plan unfurled,
the payment paid when You were dead.

You did not stay as You were laid.
You rose upon the third day, whole.
You live as You have always said.
You took back keys, which once he stole.

"Sing We Now of Christmas Day",
once from Heaven, down You came.
Save Your Chosen ev'ry day.
Take us back to Heav'n the same.

by Jay O’Toole
on January 25th, 2026