These Are My JOTtings, Part #2

Daily Work

Work, it comes so often now,
to grab my mind and eyes, and brow
the briskest pace elicits, "WOW!
Do we have time to rest?"

The job is often just the same
as yesterday when then we came.
Consistency we bless, not blame
as making comfort's nest.

At work, we run, while dripping sweat
to pay our bills, and keep from debt,
ensuring goals are daily met
to bring us smiles when done.

My prayer is that when life is o'er
my work will pass the fire before,
existing in God's ready store
as blessings ever won.

by Jay O’Toole
on January 26th, 2023