These Are My JOTtings, Part #2

It's a Gift

Friendships don't come every day,
but when they come, they're blest.
Joy, that's felt we just can't say.
A friend walks through the test.

This friendship gift is worth its weight
in the highest value held.
Platonic or a life-long mate
two hearts can in time meld.

What can be done with acquaintances?
There are really quite a lot.
We work each day at lower res
than friendships ever thought.

"I'm peopled out!" she says to me.
Acquaintances weigh down.
The many folks we daily see
bring the domicile a frown.

A friendship built in younger years
lasts more than most could guess.
Through childhood loves and many fears
true friendships really bless.

Sometimes this friend moves far afield
'mid calls and texts galore,
but when the weeks to years are sealed
the contact's not much more.

Yet, when across the miles we reach
to visit once again,
or bring our "whale" life home to beach
the friendship leaps its win.

The truest friendship's knitted deep,
beyond all time and space.
Our best friend's bond we always keep
through tests and shame with grace.

by Jay O’Toole
on January 28th, 2026