These Are My JOTtings, Part #2

Birthdays Three

Birthdays three we share this night,
and love each one, who were so born.
Future's hope we see it bright,
and pathways road, that will be worn.

In Wisdom, they the world address,
"Take note of all our new-claimed days.
Our names you will now honor, bless,
if wise you are as Wisdom says."

The writer now in absence sad
must work his shift, no party share,
his heart is there with all ye glad
to give his gift, and lift your care.

Dear Abby, 17, near grown,
whose smiling face doth chase the night.
The childhood years near quickly flown,
but now the world hath more of right.

Great Mark, the stalwart man of means.
His wealth, his family, his trade,
at 19, time he now redeems
with brother's training has it made.

Sweet Shanna, no more teen she is,
at twenty, something on the stage.
The Master, talents to her gives,
her aromatic thoughts are sage.

Dear friends, so blest, ye are the three,
so honored am I to be known
by those of greatness, and to see
what God hath planned in lives blest sown.

Salvation's God is Jesus Christ.
Each day embrace Him as the best.
He paid for Sin at the perfect Price.
He carries you through every test.

by Jay O’Toole
on September 22nd, 2023