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A NEW YEAR
Once again folks its January the first month of the year
May no one be glum but always filled with cheer
We don’t know what this new year will bring
Will it be something new or the same old thing
January is a cold month with only thirty-one days
Since its a new year now lets all change our ways
It originated before the year 1000 from Middle English
Coming from the Latin use of the word Januavius
In ancient Roman Culture Janus was a god of doorways
Also beginnings rising and setting of the sun some do say
His name is from the Latin Janus doorway or arcade
He went outside he didn’t stay in the shade
On Jan 1st we celebrate New Year’s day once again
So be careful on ice don’t fall and suffer any pain
For those born Dec. 22 to Jan. 19 your sign is Capricorn
Its Aquarius Jan. 20 to Feb. 18 for those then born
Some days will have a lot of ice and snow
And slippery roads will prevail wherever we go
There will be days this month that will be real cold
So bundle up in layers there’s no need to be told
Some folks may stay indoors as much as they can
As they don’t wish to be out with snow on the land
Youngsters will skate out there on the frozen pond
While others will play hockey as winter goes on
May snowmobiling be enjoyed as they glide over the snow
As I done in Toronto and other places back many years ago
Some will take snowshoes to walk over the ground
Since its the only way poor folk are able to get around
If you wish to hibernate put on a sweater and heavy socks
And use a warm blanket so the cold weather won’t shock
New Year’s resolutions folks don’t make anymore
Since to keep them would only make people sore
Winston E. Ralph
Bancroft, ON
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