Twelve Months

January brash and bold,
Brings the worst of winter's cold.
February's stay is brief,
Green sprouts showing some relief.

March may come in like a lamb
And soon become ferocious ram.
Changeling April flirts a bit
And well may have a stormy fit.

We revel in the days of May
And beg her to extend her stay.
We could not bear she leave so soon
Did she not bequeath us, lovely June.

When perfection comes, it comes in June
While July plays a hotter tune.
August can be warmer still.
September brings a welcome chill.

October can go either way
With cooler night and warmer day.
November comes with wind and rain
Predicting winter's wrath again.

December brings the holidays
Silver bells and Christmas plays.
These happy times help us forget,
About December's snow, a bit.

Accept each month the best you can.
God needs them for His yearly plan.

By: Joyce
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Ramage Avatar
September 8, 2012 at 10:46 PM
What a lovely poem to end my day, congratulations on you win. Take care, always so enjoy your work. Well done and please continue sharing. Lee
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September 5, 2012 at 6:03 AM
Congratulations on your placement in SKAT's "Any Poem" contest Joyce. Love, Carol
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September 4, 2012 at 6:13 PM
JOYCE, A LATE CONGRATS ON MY ANY POEM GOES CONTEST... CHEERS.. SKAT
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September 2, 2012 at 10:03 PM
congrats Joyce on QONDERFUL WRITE AND FIRST PLACE WIN ..
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September 1, 2012 at 8:24 PM
Thank you so much for your permission, Joyce. I'm sorry, my congratulatory comment comes only now. MY WARMEST CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR GRAND WINNING! hugs, leonora
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September 1, 2012 at 12:03 PM
Joyce, congrats on your nice little win,, always~PD
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September 1, 2012 at 6:41 AM
a splendid write....congrats on your win...luv...Joseph
Gasun Avatar
September 1, 2012 at 4:00 AM
By the way, I have included this in my favorite list. Thank you so much.
Gasun Avatar
September 1, 2012 at 3:58 AM
Excellent!!! I love this sooooo much, Joyce. May I use for my class please? Thank you so much.
Beck Avatar
September 1, 2012 at 12:19 AM
well done and congratulations......like all your writing, Joyce, this contains rich vocabulary not often found in the work of other poets unfortunately.......such as changeling/revel/bequeath/wrath.......and by the way,( perhaps you know), in Russian folklore there is a wonderful children's story about the 12 months which are in conversation with one another around a campfire in the forest..........thanks for the pleasure of reading your poem....and best wishes
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August 31, 2012 at 11:54 PM
Nice work, Joyce. Perfect rhyming, as ever. Congratulations on your well-deserved win. :)
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August 31, 2012 at 8:38 PM
Congrats Joyce.
Grisetti Avatar
August 31, 2012 at 1:38 PM
A lovely concept, using the calendar. Congratulations on your win.
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July 19, 2010 at 11:14 AM
Congrats on having your poem being featured this week, enjoy the honor and keep writing. Love, always Adeleke
Brown Avatar
July 19, 2010 at 5:14 AM
Congratulations on your poetry being featured this week Joyce. Love, Carol
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July 18, 2010 at 1:42 PM
Congrats Joyce on your featured poem this week on the Soup.. another rare beauty to share with us all.. with luv..
Fisher Avatar
July 18, 2010 at 6:50 AM
Joyce a wonderful descriptive piece about the year and ever changing seasons - many congrats on your feature this week. Jan
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June 3, 2010 at 11:25 AM
Congratulations on your poetry X2 making it through the first round Joyce. I wish you the best in the finals. Love, Carol
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May 31, 2010 at 8:14 AM
A beautiful calendar of words and a worthy Ist round winner Joyce.Rgds Brian
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May 16, 2010 at 7:01 AM
congrats on this being featured I love June the most but cause its my birthday month and always seem to get nice weather for traveling this was cute could see this on a card as well for a greeting card thanks for sharing keep up the great work
Brown Avatar
May 12, 2010 at 2:53 AM
Congratulations on your featured write this week Joyce. Love, Carol
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May 10, 2010 at 7:43 PM
Joyce, A perfect choice for a featured poem with this beauty. Congratulations! Your poem had me smiling all the way through and I just loved it! Into my fav's. Love, Connie
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May 10, 2010 at 1:45 PM
Joyce - another wonderful piece, congrats on your feature this week. Rgds Janette
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May 9, 2010 at 8:01 PM
Congrats Joyce on your featured poem this week on the Soup.. excellent choice to feature and share...luv.. Linda-Marie..
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May 9, 2010 at 2:43 PM
Congratulations on your fine poem being featured on the Soups Homepage Joyce >> James
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