These Are My JOTtings, Part #2

Breathing

Daily we've a job to do.
Take a breath and when we're through,
take a breath and once again
do it o'er, until we win.

Breathing is each moment's task.
Take a breath. We need not ask.
Give our lungs the gift of air.
Joyful hope, without a care.

Breathing helps our minds to rest.
Breathing deeply, strength for test.
Chest expands, and then release.
Hope comes in to purpose please.

Daily life with breaths unknown,
'til some cause doth health dethrone.
Leave us, Virus. Come no more.
May each strong breath God restore.

Breathing comes by God's Own Hand.
Strength of life, and hope to stand.
Daily we must thank his Grace
for each breath of earthly place.

by Jay O'Toole
on July 30th, 2020