These Are My JOTtings, Part #2

Garland

Garland hangs around the space,
reflecting lights about.
The long, and thin, and silver chaise,
the red and white doth shout.

The vestiges of Christmas past
enhance the winter's nights.
These garlands make the season last
to keep the lifetime bright.

The child remembers garlanded trees
with fluffy, silver rope.
Their daily tactile picture frees
to give the man some hope.

by Jay O’Toole
on January 31st, 2023