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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 Date: 8/2/2020 2:40:00 PM Great point! The unexpected comfort of winter sunshine, if accompanied by a bit of warmth, is certainly a treasure. Great one, Janice! :) gw Login to Reply Janice Canerdy Date: 8/2/2020 3:06:00 PM Thanks so much, Gershon. Janice

Michelle Faulkner Date: 7/30/2020 4:46:00 PM The sudden surprise of winter warmth is a true gift, as is this wonderful poem, Janice! Login to Reply Janice Canerdy Date: 7/30/2020 7:34:00 PM Thanks a million, Michelle. Janice

Aditi Mishra Date: 7/29/2020 12:40:00 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 :) Login to Reply Janice Canerdy Date: 7/29/2020 5:28:00 AM Aditi, thank you so much. Janice

Hilo Poet Date: 7/28/2020 11:13:00 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 Login to Reply Janice Canerdy Date: 7/29/2020 5:28:00 AM Thank you so much, William. Janice

Tom Cunningham Date: 7/28/2020 10:59:00 AM Dispite the winters chill the sun is always welcome in January, helps to shorten the winter. Good luck in the contest Tom Login to Reply Janice Canerdy Date: 7/28/2020 11:15:00 AM Thanks so much, Tom. Janice