January
Free verse18 total reviews
Comment from BeasPeas
This is a super write, Melissa. I enjoyed every word, but you are so correct in these words which resonate with me:
"For it is January, solid January,
and there is a comfort in that."
Yes there is comfort in that. Marilyn
reply by the author on 14-Jan-2020
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This is a super write, Melissa. I enjoyed every word, but you are so correct in these words which resonate with me:
"For it is January, solid January,
and there is a comfort in that."
Yes there is comfort in that. Marilyn
Comment Written 14-Jan-2020
reply by the author on 14-Jan-2020
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I have found it a comfort too, to be in January with the decorations and all of the events behind us. Glad you liked it, Marilyn.
Melissa
Comment from juliaSjames
What a lovely little poem, Melissa. There's always a pang when the decorations come down after New Year. It's back to business in January. I agree.
In our home the celebrations continue. All three of my grandkids and many relatives and friends have birthdays in January. :-))
Blessings Julia
reply by the author on 13-Jan-2020
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What a lovely little poem, Melissa. There's always a pang when the decorations come down after New Year. It's back to business in January. I agree.
In our home the celebrations continue. All three of my grandkids and many relatives and friends have birthdays in January. :-))
Blessings Julia
Comment Written 13-Jan-2020
reply by the author on 13-Jan-2020
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I know you will love celebrating their birthdays with them, Julia. I am glad you liked the January verse!!
Melissa
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I will. Dillan will be eleven today. He's getting a new bike and an iPad. :-))
Comment from Sally Law
January is ofentimes a difficult month for me. Four members of my family have died on the first day. I have to push aside the painful memories and grasp the new day, new year. It is new in its essence. A lovely poetic reminder to enjoy each day. :))
Sending you my best today as always and blessings for the new year,
Sal xoxo
reply by the author on 13-Jan-2020
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January is ofentimes a difficult month for me. Four members of my family have died on the first day. I have to push aside the painful memories and grasp the new day, new year. It is new in its essence. A lovely poetic reminder to enjoy each day. :))
Sending you my best today as always and blessings for the new year,
Sal xoxo
Comment Written 13-Jan-2020
reply by the author on 13-Jan-2020
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Thank you very much Sally... I am so sorry for your losses and how they come to the forefront in January. Hugs!!
Melissa
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A very well-written free verse poem about January that brings a sense of normality after the Christmas festive season we know it is time to start again with dreams in tact.
reply by the author on 13-Jan-2020
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A very well-written free verse poem about January that brings a sense of normality after the Christmas festive season we know it is time to start again with dreams in tact.
Comment Written 13-Jan-2020
reply by the author on 13-Jan-2020
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Hi there, and good morning. I appreciate your reviews Sandra.
Melissa
Comment from Gloria ....
This hit the spot, just like the tea. I know this feeling well. And in its own way it's more satisfying than spring cleaning with all the remnants of Christmas packed up in storage for next year. And yes the comfort is very satisfying.
Excellent free verse, Melissa. :)
Gloria
reply by the author on 13-Jan-2020
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This hit the spot, just like the tea. I know this feeling well. And in its own way it's more satisfying than spring cleaning with all the remnants of Christmas packed up in storage for next year. And yes the comfort is very satisfying.
Excellent free verse, Melissa. :)
Gloria
Comment Written 13-Jan-2020
reply by the author on 13-Jan-2020
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Hello Gloria. Thank you very much for your lovely thoughts. Have a wonderful day!
Melissa
Comment from lyenochka
That's a good attitude to these changing seasons. I liked the repetition in "For it is January, solid January," because it seemed to affirm the facing of the current month and being content in it.
reply by the author on 13-Jan-2020
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That's a good attitude to these changing seasons. I liked the repetition in "For it is January, solid January," because it seemed to affirm the facing of the current month and being content in it.
Comment Written 13-Jan-2020
reply by the author on 13-Jan-2020
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Hello Helen. Thank you.
Melissa
Comment from Joan E.
My tradition is to remove all of the decorations after Epiphany, especially since we don't have snow in Southern California. Your poem speaks of January as a fresh start and "there is comfort in that"! Smiles- Joan
reply by the author on 12-Jan-2020
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My tradition is to remove all of the decorations after Epiphany, especially since we don't have snow in Southern California. Your poem speaks of January as a fresh start and "there is comfort in that"! Smiles- Joan
Comment Written 12-Jan-2020
reply by the author on 12-Jan-2020
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Thank you Joan. I am glad you understand and get my meaning. January is a clean slate!!
Melissa
Comment from Colin John
Hi Melissa, it is tempting to see the sleigh and say that's where you got it from, but then I said you knew how to spell it all along lol. Halfway through Jan now, past many birthdays but this is a lovely write. Cheers Colin x
reply by the author on 12-Jan-2020
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Hi Melissa, it is tempting to see the sleigh and say that's where you got it from, but then I said you knew how to spell it all along lol. Halfway through Jan now, past many birthdays but this is a lovely write. Cheers Colin x
Comment Written 12-Jan-2020
reply by the author on 12-Jan-2020
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Hello Colin. Thank you. I value your comments and insight on this one!!
Melissa
Comment from royowen
I love the lemon charged cup of tea covered in what would have once looked like a tea cozy, and I guess your January could be needed woollen cozies. A beautifully written free verse work Melissa, well done, blessings Roy
reply by the author on 12-Jan-2020
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I love the lemon charged cup of tea covered in what would have once looked like a tea cozy, and I guess your January could be needed woollen cozies. A beautifully written free verse work Melissa, well done, blessings Roy
Comment Written 12-Jan-2020
reply by the author on 12-Jan-2020
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Thank you very much Roy... just glad to get into January and normalcy again!! :)
Melissa
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Well done
Comment from Janice Canerdy
The decorations of the Christmas season are a joy to see; then there's a certain satisfaction in putting them away! Your ultra-concise poem is well written and appealing.
reply by the author on 12-Jan-2020
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The decorations of the Christmas season are a joy to see; then there's a certain satisfaction in putting them away! Your ultra-concise poem is well written and appealing.
Comment Written 12-Jan-2020
reply by the author on 12-Jan-2020
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Hello Janice. So good to hear from you... I am just glad to get into January and return to normalcy. :)
Melissa
