These Are My JOTtings, Part #2

Christmas on the Way

The days of Christmas start so soon
in August through the rest
of this year, songs are made to croon
with all our hearts quite blest.

Though many do not understand
my joy in this great time.
The Birth of Jesus is so grand
the year is made sublime.

Some celebrate these very days
as Christmas in July.
The twenty-fifth is on display
as some raise hands to "Why?"

One wonders if the season known
this year'll be quite the same,
or if the Christians may have flown
when Jesus calls our name.

The Rapture may bring Jesus gifts
upon His Birth this year.
He wraps in newness. All He lifts
rescued from sin and fear.

Will His great Feast for wedding guests
be decked in Christmas good?
Or will we simply be full blessed
with His Presence, and the food?

"No man can know the day nor hour."
Yet, blest are those found looking up
unto The Savior's shady bower,
to drink with Him the final cup.
(Matthew 24:36, KJV)
(Titus 2:13, KJV)

by Jay O’Toole
on July 25th, 2024