These Are My JOTtings, Part #2

When the Body Groans

Some days we're strong to run the miles.
Some days the goal line's ours,
the energy we use for smiles
can turn so quickly sour.

Some days the strength is quite a gift,
but weakness lays us low.
We work-out hard, and then can't lift
the body next to go.

In youthful days we pump the weights,
and walk out full of vim,
but now the body oft debates
each work-out on a whim.

Just rest yourself. Let your body groan,
until great sleep restores
the strength you need as muscles tone,
a good day now is yours.

by Jay O’Toole
on August 22nd, 2022