These Are My JOTtings, Part #2

My Prep Is Done

My prep is done, each exercise.
I now must gather parts
to make the story be as wise
as needed for all hearts.

My prep is done to read again
each exercise and thought,
that when it's through my book will win,
and wisdom will be taught.

My prep is done as NaNo looms.
The task will start anon.
Must find some peace in many rooms,
until the words are done.

My prep is done. I must be swift
when novel days are here.
The final book will be a gift
with the message made so clear.

My prep is done. The words I'll write
are often in the dark,
expressed when others sleep at night,
some thoughts may newly spark.

My prep is done. Now, meditate
upon the novel's tale,
that other souls, whose hopes still wait
are gifted without fail.

My prep is done. Now, hope 'twill be
my novel writ as well.
So many pages, words to see
with many tales to tell.

by Jay O’Toole
on October 20th, 2023