These Are My JOTtings, Part #2

Stave: "Knitting Gifts to Give"

The threads are very nice.
So gentle is the price.
The scarf I'm making first
doth quench my crafting thirst.
Each new day, that I live,
I'm knitting gifts to give.

Sometimes things go awry,
that lead to one more try.
The rows, that add a stitch,
may tempt to project ditch.
I think I must forgive.
I'm knitting gifts to give.

How many are the rows
to finish things like those?
I measure scarves I've made
by those with money paid.
My gifts may me outlive.
I'm knitting gifts to give.

The skillfulness of hand
makes projects by a plan.
The peaceful moments make
a joy the times I take.
Such project hearts a-vive,
I'm knitting gifts to give.

by Jay O’Toole
on April 11th, 2023