These Are My JOTtings, Part #2

Launched

Lifted off into the sky,
the astronauts now flying high.
We pray for their successful trip,
and that our world can get a grip.

The newest aircraft now aloft
hath entered orbit, that quite soft.
Endured they did at least three G's
to break the bonds of gravity.

The ocean voyage of great space
should last, until the new morn's grace
when they must dock with ISS,
a new step for our race to bless.

Their days of work throughout months four
can give new hope, for us explore,
and when they come to Earth, again,
we pray our health will truly win.

Yet, someday soon God's Will be done
when trumpet calls unto the Son.
He'll light the candle with a bloom,
that snatches saints out of their room.

A checklist will not be a thing.
An eyeblink's change and we will sing.
We'll move on His great Power Alone,
and bow before His Heavenly Throne.

The Dragon Crew was launched today
with longtime skills still on display,
but when the Master comes to call,
each face before Him then will fall.

by Jay O'Toole
on May 30th, 2020