These Are My JOTtings, Part #2

Forever Christmas

The days of Joy are too soon o'er,
then back we move to daily chore.
Oh, how I long for Christmas peace
to give within my heart release.

This season known as one month's bliss
oft fills the child with Savior's kiss
of Hope and Joy with warmth so near
to free each heart from thoughts of fear.

Salvation's Hope is tomb unwrapped
redeeming lost of lifetime trapped.
The Heav'nly Home with Lord so dear
creates the Christmas daily clear.

This peace of heart with fear unknown
is the Gift of Life by a death once sown.
This Christmas lasts throughout that Day
with an empty tree upon display.

by Jay O'Toole
on September30th, 2019