These Are My JOTtings, Part #2

Friday Doesn't Mean the Same Thing Anymore

So many years ago the day,
that meant so much to this child's heart
was Friday when so much of play
was outside with this day's head start.

The best day of the week, I guess,
was Friday afternoon and eve.
"No school, tomorrow" did quite bless
this two-day break of sweet reprieve.

To stay up later, movie watch,
and sleep in Saturday 'til 10:00
might know my mom's best butterscotch,
and have some basketball to win.

All day Sunday was in church.
Morn and evening sang the hymns,
opened Bibles, there to search
for The Word of God had gems.

Now, most Friday nights mean work,
clean and do the shoppers good,
keeping pace as QA clerk,
do my best as always would.

by Jay O’Toole
on February 9th, 2024