These Are My JOTtings, Part #2

Shared Heart

Two lives folded in one heart.
Dough's blest kneading in one loaf.
Chocolates wrapped at festive start.
Heart-shaped box spies social growth.

Knitted hearts by threads alive
like sweater crafted as one beat.
Living, loving, working, thrive
in unison, a sweet song treat.

One new life embraced by two.
Two cells knitted into one.
Master Craftsman's pot when through
lives of both the newest son.

When couples' hearts entwined as one
one brave soul forfeit life on Earth.
Courageous fear through deed then done
brought love to life, this latest birth.

Break forth, O beauteous, lasting Light!
Forever mold one blest heartbeat!
Create in us eternal sight,
a wave of JOY when Thee we meet!

by Jay O’Toole
on February 10th, 2026