These Are My JOTtings, Part #2

Winter's Last Days

Sweetly breezing afternoon,
the chill remains these nights,
but the heat returns so soon
to band for summer's plight.

Christmas lights, now taken down,
they hang upon the wall.
Merriment in silent sound
must wait for Season's call.

Blue skies stand in still salute
to guard the time before
Moon's great march, quite resolute,
brings darkness to the door.

Calm remains, while Winter leaves
to give away it's cold.
Summer comes with heat it heaves
in days so bright and bold.

by Jay O’Toole
on April 5th, 2024