These Are My JOTtings, Part #2

Christmas at the Piano

Blessed notes of every stripe,
up and down the board,
glissandos as fingers swipe
these waves to praise the Lord.

Measured notes of whole and half
with sixteenth runs as well,
a swaying bridge is now the staff,
that makes each heart to swell.

The Wexford Carol is the first,
that I must play when practicing.
Messiah born for souls, who thirst
removes the need for balancing.

The other gift of Christmas tune
is "Still, Still, Still," its peace imparts.
Messiah's coming now so soon
removes great conflict from the start.

To sing and play of He, Whose Birth
began the restoration Plan
is Joy of heart beyond all mirth
in Grace fore'er The Savior can.

by Jay O’Toole
on December 21st, 2022