These Are My JOTtings, Part #2

Changing Gears

It's time to change from poetry to prose.
The next two months will know about those.
"His rhythms and rhymes so meekly he stows,
until it's December, again."

October is prep for writing a bunch.
November will teach us to write with a hunch.
No mincing of words, it's time full to munch.
'Tis a novel in vict'ry to win.

My poetry I love from the depths of my soul,
but prosaic thoughts must help my book become whole.
With writing a novel in November, my goal,
I must let my poetry now rest.

But God, being pleased to help me finish anew,
I'll plan to return with a poem or two,
enjoying the birth of our Savior all through
December, then's finished my quest.

by Jay O’Toole
on September 30th, 2022