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“There are times when solitude is better than society, and silence is wiser than speech. We should be better Christians if we were more alone, waiting upon God, and gathering through meditation on His Word spiritual strength for labour in his service. We ought to muse upon the things of God, because we thus get the real nutriment out of them. . . . Why is it that some Christians, although they hear many sermons, make but slow advances in the divine life? Because they neglect their closets, and do not thoughtfully meditate on God's Word. They love the wheat, but they do not grind it; they would have the corn, but they will not go forth into the fields to gather it; the fruit hangs upon the tree, but they will not pluck it; the water flows at their feet, but they will not stoop to drink it. From such folly deliver us, O Lord. . . .” ― Charles Spurgeon “Our anxiety does not empty tomorrow of its sorrows, but only empties today of its strengths.” ― C. H. Spurgeon “Hope itself is like a star- not to be seen in the sunshine of prosperity, and only to be discovered in the night of adversity.” ― Charles Haddon Spurgeon “If sinners be damned, at least let them leap to Hell over our dead bodies. And if they perish, let them perish with our arms wrapped about their knees, imploring them to stay. If Hell must be filled, let it be filled in the teeth of our exertions, and let not one go unwarned and unprayed for.” ― Charles Spurgeon “A Bible that’s falling apart usually belongs to someone who isn’t.” ― Charles Spurgeon “Visit many good books, but live in the Bible.” ― Charles Spurgeon “When your will is God's will, you will have your will.” ― Charles Spurgeon https://www.goodreads.com/author/quotes/2876959.Charles_Haddon_Spurgeon (Philippians 2:13, KJV)    |
| warming up today last night on the chilly side spring the coming friend by Jay O'Toole on March 13th, 2026 |
| Rain, rain, rain from the sky, today. Wet upon the pane, droplets on display. Rain, rain, rain, new spring yard it grows, feeding seeds like grain, more of sun it knows. Clouds, clouds, clouds, covering the sky, rain must truly reign over land, that's nigh. Rain, rain, reign on this rainy day! Crops will wondrous gain from the things you say. by Jay O’Toole on March 12th, 2026    |
| Too often dentists' drills I've heard, after the pinch of Novocaine. The teeth were crooked. O my word. The metal came of braces fame. Before the braces, wisdom teeth "We must extract to make some room." Two molars on that day caused grief as sleep fled in the night of doom. The braces came at 24. My future wife I met 'bout then. She took me with my rails and more, a funny face, and cheeky grin. But after days of straightened teeth, I've learned to sleep in the dentist's chair. The drill's familiar drone replete, a sound machine of comfort there. How many fillings teeth made full? The root canals make smoke to fly, but later root canals we pull as saving teeth no more can try. Make one more tooth for middle top, and make a bridge for lower five. The "goober" label we can stop, but matching tints we slight deprive. Yet, one thing good I know it's true. The posters o'er the dentist's chair are peaceful places, mountain view, and beaches with some palms out there. How does the dentist deform his hand to work in awkward space, like that? Why doth he ask me of my plans when mouth is full and cheeks are fat?  line count: 32 poetry form: quatrains of iambic tetrameter lines prompt number: 11 (March 11th, 2026) by Jay O’Toole on March 11th, 2026 |
| To label Truth as "yours and mine" conflates what Truth must be. "That Truth is preference" seems quite fine, until results we see. Conflating Truth with ice cream choice demeans it to the core. To contemplate its latest voice, its base we can't ignore. For preference is Life's unique view. It shows just who we are. To sip the coffee's house blend brew will put my day on par. To navigate across the foam when storm did compass take, The North Star I must find or roam as fin'lly life may break. The North Star is the truth of Truth. It's fixed. It does not move. The Truth exists 'fore Earth was youth. It must all foes reprove. line count: 20 poetry form: quatrains of iambic tetrameter & trimeter lines prompt number: 10 (March 10th, 2026) by Jay O’Toole on March 10th, 2026 |
| To be upon the bottle in the oils, that make our day helps smooth to be our quickest win with hopefuls on display. Just put a dab upon the face. Makes beauty big by sweetest grace. When lacking focus for the task, it's Frankincense. That's all we ask. Essential is the oil to cook. On goodness we now feast. Some dishes come from one big book, the rise of bread from yeast. Essential plans for life on Earth may need some oils of essence rare. Aromas show their greatest worth attending to some anxious care. line count: 16 poetry form: quatrains of iambic tetrameter & trimeter lines prompt number: 9 (March 9th, 2026) by Jay O’Toole on March 9th, 2026 |
| The time has come to change our minds. Yet, day still binds the same. Few minutes more at best we see. Earth spins. Sun's free from game. The sun must set when Earth is past the light, that's last, then dark. Our changing minds new numbers give with which to live, and park. by Jay O’Toole on March 8th, 2026 |
| How doth yon poet ply his craft with "thees" and "thous" and weirdsome words? Methinks some reader often laughed at things now said with mos absurd. He talks of Jesus' worthy Name, though many do not find Him so. "Anachronism!" That's the blame, a social misfit rare to know. One Simon Peter skulking near His Master's trial warmed for cold, denied his Friend for very fear, though Supper's fealty was quite bold. "Thou wast with Him in Garden, Sir." "I know not what thou sayest to me." "'Tis true the thing I now infer for list. Thy speech bewrayeth thee." "That's very lie. Now, with an oath, I raise my voice to him deny!" How oft do I with nasal growth deny my Lord with silence by? When in some situation dire, I'm asked, "Do know thee, Jesus Christ? Some say His Name is lofty, higher, The Son of God, Who paid the price!" Will life per this be on the line? Will Truth be spoke, if life they take? Is silent wisdom always fine? Doth judgment fall, if silence break? Quite out-of-place, and off the mark are testimonies lived in Book, but words of honor often spark, that fires of trial be not forsook. line count: 32 poetry form: quatrains of iambic tetrameter lines prompt number: 7 (March 7th, 2026) by Jay O’Toole on March 7th, 2026 |
sky above so blue canopy shields for me and you line count: 3 poetry form: lune prompt number: 6 (March 6th, 2026) by Jay O’Toole on March 6th, 2026 |
| When you have skin in the game, you focus on the absolute goal of victory, the return to Same eschewing pain making Body whole. "Skin in the game"'s a unique thought. It means you're committed to the very end. The Truth can't waver as we're longtime taught, but the Body must at times, adjust and bend. My "skin in the game" brought surgery to heal the pain my skin endured, but pain I feel's quite cursory When thinking of _____, The Living Word. The One, Who made all Heaven and Earth, had "Skin in the game," restoring the Same. He chose The Cross to bring new birth to forlorn souls, who bore their blame. line count: 16 poetry form: Quatrains of iambic & anapestic tetrameter lines, a-b-a-b rhyme scheme prompt number: 5 (March 5th, 2026) by Jay O’Toole on March 5th, 2026 |
It's pliable beneath my hands, a craft that I can mold. To start sometimes with minor plans can often be quite bold. The bowl of orange glaze shines to all amaze, a skill throughout our days. line count: 7 poetry form: A quatrain & a tercet of iambic tetrameter & trimeter lines prompt number: 4 (March 4th, 2026) by Jay O’Toole on March 4th, 2026 |
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