These Are My JOTtings, Part #2

Cool May

Interesting this year in May
are temps below the norm.
It makes things cool. What can I say?
Unusual its form.

'Tis often, e'en from March right on
the heat of summer comes.
It lasts until the autumn's gone
when winter chills it sum.

What will this summer's heat be like
in the days of June, July?
Will Hot its overmuch, then strike
to leave us wondering "Why?"

For now, enjoy we coolish temps
as pansies grow and thrive
as these May Days in blest attempts
keep Winter's blooms alive.

by Jay O’Toole
on May 3rd, 2023