These Are My JOTtings, Part #2

The Benefits of Clouds

When clouds show up we wonder what
will be the day ahead.
Will rain just mist or will we caught
in downpour feel the dread?

The day may be a cooler temp
to give us great relief
from hot and humid clothes, unkempt,
and musty, sweating grief.

When clouds show up photographers
can keep the skintones pure.
Th'ethereal softbox will defer
the harsh light and ensure,
their name's great worth will most refer,
that business will endure.

When clouds seem gloomy to us all,
and the sun seems far away
just rest in Christ, and on Him call.
We know He holds the day.

by Jay O’Toole
on August 16th, 2021