The Roman God Janus' Coin

People have two sides
Like The Roman God Janus' coin
A good side, a bad side
A past, a future
One must embrace both in
Someone we love
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Cavanaugh Avatar
August 31, 2013 at 10:55 AM
Well said. So many now though flip the precious coins they once embraced. There is great depth in this poem of yours. Bravo! Well done.
Longfall Avatar
June 2, 2013 at 10:22 AM
Well stated in few words. Well done!
Maverick Avatar
November 15, 2011 at 12:28 AM
Yes and then the overcoming...? thats even harder.! well written Dr Ram:)
Dietrich Avatar
November 14, 2011 at 10:35 PM
Good thoughts, Dr.Ram, taking the bad with the good. I think it is the art of "staying married!!"
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