These Are My JOTtings, Part #2

What's It Like?

What's it like to win a game
you have no right to win?
What's it like to serve the Lord
with nothing left to give?

What's it like to know the past,
and know the future's good?
What's it like to be redeemed
when nothing says you could?

What's it like to face the sea
with soldiers at your back?
What's it like to have no food,
but never have a lack?

What's it like to know your job
is coming to an end,
but see it's just as it should be
with no more days to tend?

A parent's job is honorable.
We teach, and step aside.
We watch the infant, now adult,
with loving, godly pride.

A parent's life is best described
as "giving 'til the gift
becomes a giver of their own,
that HIStory does lift."

"Unnecessary" is the goal,
but is it really that?
Is there no more, that I can do?
The thought just falls quite flat.

The daily task of propping up,
and helping her to be
will soon be done as new day shows
responsibility.

What's it like to cheer her on,
and be here left behind?
What's it like to see the plan,
so honorable and kind?

It's like Creation He did launch
to bless His dear loved ones.
He started what He always keeps,
and daily loves His sons.

by Jay O’Toole
on March 15th, 2022