These Are My JOTtings, Part #2

Between

Questions come when much is done,
but not a lot is said.
Conflicts in between us won
when lines between are read.

Friendships smooth the rough between
when feelings are quite weak.
Strength of friends are often seen
when best for others seek.

Weekends come to give us rest,
but in between is stuff,
the work we do, the often test,
the muscles say, "Enough!"

Books are filled by many'a page
with conversations 'tween
characters, whose joy and rage
create some selfish scenes.

Hills are blest by wondrous views
as valleys lie between.
Darkness there may us confuse
when hills do light beams screen.

by Jay O’Toole
on June 12th, 2024