These Are My JOTtings, Part #2

The Cold Before the Spring

The polar vortex shifts about
to bring us springtime cold.
The pollen seeds have burst on out.
A story doth unfold.

The time is now when blooms abound,
but frost is at the door.
How will the plants find life, rebound
when winter's temps are more?

Will frozen blooms need to bloom, again?
Will pollen cover us twice?
How will the growing months begin?
Will harvest be as nice?

We've left our comfort zone it seems
as plants and humans reel
before the cold our great Lord deems
our lesson best we feel.

The Lord of Glory speaks in words,
in life, in the harshest tones
when humans have His Truths oft spurned,
repenting in their groans.

But there is grace when we do turn
with hope for those in need.
Unusual weather makes us learn
when we forget to read.

The coldest blast will soon be gone.
Our hearts will joy and dance.
The days of greenness will be won
for summer's growing plants.

by Jay O’Toole
on March 15th, 2023