These Are My JOTtings, Part #2

What a Rose!

What a rose upon the bush!
Blushy pink all are.
See the blooms ‘mid daily rush
of trucks, and zooming car.

What a rose in many’a yard!
Just one of floral prize
to tempt the poet and the bard
with thoughts of varied size.

What a rose on skullish mount,
that stood ‘mid deathly pall!
The bloomers’ show with great redound
to mark the Gift for all.

Who arose up from the rocky grave
to never die again?
God’s Only Son, Who came to save
Eternal Life to win.

by Jay O’Toole
on October 9th, 2024