J is for Jogum, Joss, and Jolt

Day 11 of Blogging from A to Z.  Today’s letter is J

J is for Jogum, Joss, Jolt

Shed the Jogum, with Joss or Jolt.

jogum hindered soul

blindly plodding rutted paths

needing joss or jolt

escapes’ only hope

events unknown luck unseen

nature's buds abide

Jogum in Latin means yoke. There are many kinds of yokes not readily

discernable: jobs, marriages, and friendships, to name a few. 

Sometimes the Jogum can be dislodged by a jolt such as betrayal by a trusted friend, the infidelity of a spouse.

A hated job sometimes needs more than a jolt; it takes a little Joss.

© Perle Champion

Glossary:

Jugum - mid 19th century from Latin, literally meaning ‘yoke.’; also a connecting ridge or projection

Jolt - To move or dislodge with a sudden, hard blow; strike heavily or jarringly

Joss – Chinese idol also meaning luck.