These Are My JOTtings, Part #2

Sahara Dust

Sahara dust is coming near,
affecting heat and rain.
The days of sauna may not clear,
until it's left, again.

The path of this storm is quite broad,
like hurricanes before.
These sunsets may, yet, leave us awed
with greater rain to pour.

Sahara dust by subtle means
affects our health in ways,
afflicting lungs without screens
and darker skies for days.

Sahara dust won't blow us down,
like hurricanes can do,
but leave us dirty all around
when the steering current's through.

The virus made us buy a mask,
and masks may mean more now.
For breathing can be quite a task
when mud's upon the brow.

Sahara dust may be the cause
of greater health duress,
but let us bow our heads and pause
to ask the Lord to bless.

Sahara dust effects remain
a question in each mind,
but when it's blown, a new refrain
of music ever kind.

by Jay O'Toole
on June 24th, 2020