These Are My JOTtings...

Partings

That partings cause a wealth of pain
is evermore quite real.
We need good friendships both to gain
our hopes and ways to heal.

But partings may just show complete
a stage of human years
That schooling has been filled, replete
with victory o'er fears.

Yet, sometimes friends who've been so close
may leave without a trace,
"No parting words" could leave morose
a broken heart's disgrace.

The partings of the ones, who die
at end of Earthly life
Will always cause the heart to cry
amid its ling'ring strife.

So, graduate, Dear Heartfelt Joy,
and find your lifelong way!
Remember all our love's employ
to get you to this day.

Enjoy you, Mom & Dad, new peace!
The home you made is gone!
Our healing comes as we release
you for new Home anon!

But, Friend Away Without a Word,
we beg you speak again.
Our hearts remain with hopes unheard.
Relationship we'd win.

by Jay O'Toole
on May 21st, 2017