Janus

I have a face both front and rear.. see now..as I draw near I am a door to this year and last.. tomorrow and the past I was a God, some did call me.. their heavenly deity No longer distant close not afar.. I now begin a calendar Brian Strand Personification of January

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Robert Pettit

Date: 1/6/2012 5:05:00 PM

When they say someone is "Janus-faced", it means they display two distinct faces to the public. There is also a moon around the planet Saturn named "Janus". You have a good write here, Brian.

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 1/6/2012 6:27:00 AM

Congratulations on your win in Nette's "Personification Of January" contest Brian. Love, Carol

Robert A. Dufresne

Date: 1/5/2012 6:48:00 PM

congratulations on your win here Brian

Joyce Johnson

Date: 1/5/2012 5:19:00 PM

Very nice description of January's various faces . Congratulations on your win. Love, Joyce