January
Free verse18 total reviews
Comment from judiverse
Now it's time for a breather. Holidays are always so hectic. We can slow down and take comfort that spring will surely be here soon. We've had a very mild winter, which suits me, and we'll get through the week with fairly warm temperatures. Who knows what the rest of the month will bring. I enjoyed your free verse. Time to put the reminders of 2019 away. That reminds me, I haven't found a 2020 calendar yet! Have a great Sunday. judi
reply by the author on 12-Jan-2020
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Now it's time for a breather. Holidays are always so hectic. We can slow down and take comfort that spring will surely be here soon. We've had a very mild winter, which suits me, and we'll get through the week with fairly warm temperatures. Who knows what the rest of the month will bring. I enjoyed your free verse. Time to put the reminders of 2019 away. That reminds me, I haven't found a 2020 calendar yet! Have a great Sunday. judi
Comment Written 12-Jan-2020
reply by the author on 12-Jan-2020
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Thanks so much! Go find you a calendar Judi... surely there are free ones at the bank. Have a lovely Sunday.
Melissa
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You're welcome. I think I'll head to Hallmark today in search of a calendar. judi
Comment from Pantygynt
Yes indeed. I can remember the satisfaction of the cleaned up house after all the Christmas tat had been cleared away and the overworked vacuum cleaner had ingested the last of the needles of the natural (of course) Christmas tree, retained most of its needles until you tried to move it out.
As a piece of free verse too this is effective. I sensed two rhythms applying here. Neither has a metrical name for this is free verse, but the first three lines are, I believe, rhythmically and aurally separated from the last two lines. The word solid does it all for me.
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Yes indeed. I can remember the satisfaction of the cleaned up house after all the Christmas tat had been cleared away and the overworked vacuum cleaner had ingested the last of the needles of the natural (of course) Christmas tree, retained most of its needles until you tried to move it out.
As a piece of free verse too this is effective. I sensed two rhythms applying here. Neither has a metrical name for this is free verse, but the first three lines are, I believe, rhythmically and aurally separated from the last two lines. The word solid does it all for me.
Comment Written 12-Jan-2020
reply by the author on 12-Jan-2020
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Thanks for your words Jim. I agree that the entire piece hinges on the word .. solid.. it has an underpinning quality to me. Have a lovely Sunday!
Melissa
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Thanks. I am in the process of posting my free verse version of those chickadees.
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Great!!! Looking forward to rereading it.
Melissa
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It is posted.
Comment from Aaqib Naeem
Your words regarding snow being 'an enchantment of winter' just reminded me of Narnia and the ice age it endured under the White Witch! I must also say, that I too find comfort in the month of January as it often brings new beginnings!
Great read! :-)
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Your words regarding snow being 'an enchantment of winter' just reminded me of Narnia and the ice age it endured under the White Witch! I must also say, that I too find comfort in the month of January as it often brings new beginnings!
Great read! :-)
Comment Written 12-Jan-2020
reply by the author on 12-Jan-2020
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Hello Aaqib... thank you for your wonderful review. Yes, the enchanting part does remind me of Narnia too. Much appreciated!
Melissa
Comment from Mistydawn
Sounds like you've had enough of the holiday season and everything that goes along with it. It's been a very strange winter here. 50's one day, 30's the next. A mix between winter and fall. Had a tornado a couple of days ago which is odd. Think old man winter is hitting the sauce.
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Sounds like you've had enough of the holiday season and everything that goes along with it. It's been a very strange winter here. 50's one day, 30's the next. A mix between winter and fall. Had a tornado a couple of days ago which is odd. Think old man winter is hitting the sauce.
Comment Written 12-Jan-2020
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Hi Misty. Thanks. Yes, I am ready for all things to return to normal.... This is a crazy, mixed up winter... I did a bit of gardening yesterday... go figure. Haha.
Melissa
Comment from Therese Caron
I am like that every year! I decorate my house beautifully and tastefully (or so I am told). I love the way it looks, but I like to wake up New Year's Day with everything gone. I will still enjoy winter, but now I feel it is time to think about spring. Maybe if the stores did not start right after Halloween, I wouldn't tire of Christmas. Your poem is perfect and the wrapped cup of tea reminds us it is still a cozy time of year!
Terry C.
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I am like that every year! I decorate my house beautifully and tastefully (or so I am told). I love the way it looks, but I like to wake up New Year's Day with everything gone. I will still enjoy winter, but now I feel it is time to think about spring. Maybe if the stores did not start right after Halloween, I wouldn't tire of Christmas. Your poem is perfect and the wrapped cup of tea reminds us it is still a cozy time of year!
Terry C.
Comment Written 12-Jan-2020
reply by the author on 12-Jan-2020
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Hi Terry. Yes, it is time to return to normal and clean the whole house. Haha... thank you very much for understanding me...
Melissa
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I am cleaning my bureau top today. It is a disgrace to all humans.
Comment from Teri7
Melissa, This is a very beautiful and very well written poem you have penned about January to you! You used great words and very lovely imagery. Thanks for sharing! love and blessings, Teri
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Melissa, This is a very beautiful and very well written poem you have penned about January to you! You used great words and very lovely imagery. Thanks for sharing! love and blessings, Teri
Comment Written 12-Jan-2020
reply by the author on 12-Jan-2020
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Hi Teri. Thank you.. just wanting my world to be clean and in order. :)
Melissa
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
January is often a trial, Christmas has been expensive, snow is forthcoming and there is the long winter ahead, but you have found some sparkle and peace in your words here, love Dolly x
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reply by the author on 12-Jan-2020
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January is often a trial, Christmas has been expensive, snow is forthcoming and there is the long winter ahead, but you have found some sparkle and peace in your words here, love Dolly x
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Comment Written 12-Jan-2020
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Hi Dolly... thanks so much, my friend.
Melissa
Comment from May 1
I like this poem because it has a slightly different approach than what I usually find. All in all, I think that this is a nicely written poem which is fun to read. Also, I love the image you chose for this one.
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I like this poem because it has a slightly different approach than what I usually find. All in all, I think that this is a nicely written poem which is fun to read. Also, I love the image you chose for this one.
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Comment Written 12-Jan-2020
reply by the author on 12-Jan-2020
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Thank you May!!
Melissa
