These Are My JOTtings, Part #2

Finish Strong

The novel writing nears the end
as creative juices flow.
The word-counts loom and beckon, "Send!"
as chapters daily grow.

Your skills are summum bonum, Folks.
Expect we best from you.
The keys are making fastest strokes,
completing all you do.

We need not deal in writer's block
for rough drafts are just that.
The thoughts you know can flow and walk,
then later carve the fat.

"Success!" we bid you. "Finish strong!"
The goal is nearly seen.
We look to sing your victory song
when this month's fully been.

by Jay O'Toole
on November 26th, 2019