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Ode to January

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By Chloë J.Published 3 years ago 1 min read
Ode to January
Photo by Anuja Mary Tilj on Unsplash

January is a month of grieving.

all the things that were not,

and all the things that were.

artificial lights disappear and leave behind a grey-gilded world.

moon and sun are both hidden away, shrouded in gloom,

and the world is cold without being hopeful.

January ensnares me in a quagmire of drudgery.

I wrap a threadbare blanket of sorrow around my shoulders and sip the lukewarm tea of bitterness.

it is tempting to wish away these morose days,

but, I remind myself, do not.

to everything there is a season, and a grief unobserved will fester.

I shall try, January, to embrace your reverent sadness,

so that I might move forward, unfettered.

sad poetry

About the Creator

Chloë J.

Probably not as funny as I think I am

Insta @chloe_j_writes

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Nice work

Very well written. Keep up the good work!

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  • Novel Allen3 years ago

    From gloom to light. The seasons have their own delight. Stay warm.

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