These Are My JOTtings, Part #2

Waiting for The Lord at Christmas

Waiting for The Lord seems long
touching deep within.
When this life doth quench our song
is there hope to win?

Waiting for The Lord was hard
for hearts so long ago.
Prophets spoke to land so marred
by Romans in the know.

Waiting for The Lord was glad
for shepherds in the field.
Once, they'd been so greatly sad.
Now, their hearts were healed.

Waiting for the day of birth
gave such great relief.
Mary saw His lasting Worth.
Gone was her pain so brief.

Waiting now at Christmastime
gives release to tears.
Taken up at moment prime,
chasing all our fears.

Waiting through these darkening days,
seeking warmth in the cold.
Light of Life in his displays
renders Hope most bold.

Waiting day by day for Him
keeps us looking up.
Joy forever tops the brim
of His loving cup.

by Jay O’Toole
on December 14th, 2023