Janice Canerdy Poet Quatrain

January Sun

I take for granted I’ll enjoy sun’s rays
for days on end three seasons of the year;
but Winter, though she has some winning ways,
is loath to treat us to sun-fueled cheer.

When gold some January afternoon
bursts free to warm my winter-tethered heart,
I love the warmth much more than in late June     
when summer comes to bid fair Spring depart.

July 28, 2020
entered in the Strand Completely New (14) Poetry Contest   1st place

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Gershon Wolf August 2, 2020 at 2:40 PM Great point! The unexpected comfort of winter sunshine, if accompanied by a bit of warmth, is certainly a treasure. Great one, Janice! :) gw Janice Canerdy August 2, 2020 at 3:06 PM Thanks so much, Gershon. Janice

Michelle Faulkner July 30, 2020 at 4:46 PM The sudden surprise of winter warmth is a true gift, as is this wonderful poem, Janice! Janice Canerdy July 30, 2020 at 7:34 PM Thanks a million, Michelle. Janice

Aditi Mishra July 29, 2020 at 12:40 AM Thanks for voicing my emotions Janice :) I love those meek rays with their warmth in January more than the bright sun in June. Congratulations on your win :) Janice Canerdy July 29, 2020 at 5:28 AM Aditi, thank you so much. Janice

William Kelii Kekaula July 28, 2020 at 11:13 PM Wet is as close we come to chill, Janice, it visits us in movies, and my compliments for your welcomed write and 1st Place win, my friend -- Aloha~@William Janice Canerdy July 29, 2020 at 5:28 AM Thank you so much, William. Janice

Tom Cunningham July 28, 2020 at 10:59 AM Dispite the winters chill the sun is always welcome in January, helps to shorten the winter. Good luck in the contest Tom Janice Canerdy July 28, 2020 at 11:15 AM Thanks so much, Tom. Janice