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Janus am I; oldest of potentates;

Forward I look, and backward, and below

I count, as god of avenues and gates,

The years that through my portals come and go.

–Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, American poet (1807–82)

                                                             

Janus god symbolizing beginnings and endings, grants wishes one may regret
A full Wolf Moon peaks illumination the 25th, rising from the horizon at sunset
New Year’s Day is celebrated, Burn’s Night, 6th is Epiphany—Magi and ministry                                                
Up above Earth reaches perihelion, we’ll be 91,404,095 miles away from the Sun 
Ancient Celtic tradition, ends the 12-day solstice, on the 15th MLK Day observed
Resolutions we won’t keep, and those we can, lest reveal emotions once reserved
Ye on Distaffs Day: From the plough soon free your team, partly work partly play

Copyright © | Year Posted 2024



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Date: 1/6/2024 6:48:00 AM
Oh wow, a brilliantly informative acrostic poem on the arrival of January month. It rhymes really well too, your creativity reflects so stunningly in this one, dear Anaya.. Love the concise nature of lines as well as the vastness they cover within few words.. Excellently done! In India, it's the peak of cold weather at this time and personally, not my fave, haha, for, I'm freezing :) Perhaps, I'm a spring girl lol! Sending you many best wishes and light, always ~
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Date: 1/14/2024 2:54:00 PM
Keep warm, Hiya and safe. Thank you sweetheart! I can't right about snow, but love to read about it. ,)
Date: 1/4/2024 10:42:00 AM
This is so delightful, Anaya! I love the quote by Longfellow - Janus - god of avenues and gates. Yes, January is the gate to 2024. Wonderful image! Fun acrostic sprinkled with wisdom and poetic loveliness. Thank you for starting off the new year with this poem. Enjoyed!! Blessings of health and happiness to you!
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Date: 1/14/2024 2:52:00 PM
Thank you, Sam! Blessings and health!
Date: 1/4/2024 1:25:00 AM
In Malta it is the beginning of the cold season. Brrr.
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Date: 1/4/2024 6:41:00 AM
It's 60's 70's here.for the coldest month of the year. I'm dreading a scorching summer. They idle in their cars with AC on all day making it more miserable. I'm enjoying the coolness we have while I can. Haha. Warm wishes!
Date: 1/3/2024 11:30:00 AM
This is really interesting and informative and you turned it into an excellent acrostic poem... very nice Anaya..
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Date: 1/4/2024 7:15:00 AM
I enjoy welcoming the new month, A Calander of what's to come helps me stay focused. Carnation is the flower, make a lovely gift. I always have my flower girls up. Thank you, for your kind visit, SO
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