These Are My JOTtings, Part #2

When You're Tired of Being Tired

The days of youth brought endless stuff
to do from day to day,
but now the body says, "Enough!"
and often I obey.

I'd run for miles and miles on end
to train for the next race,
but now I look for hope to send
my body from its place.

I'd run one day, and then I'd rest
to run upon the third,
but now each working day's a test.
Recovery is blurred.

The years have drawn a line in the sand
to weaken strength and joy,
but Hope must have its lasting plan,
its new life to employ.

I'm older, now, but so are my friends,
whose lives do now succeed.
In Christ, I find the peace to cleanse
the heart and meet the need.

by Jay O’Toole
on April 17th, 2023