In appreciation of January, and with fondest greetings to the members of the ‘Association for the Appreciation of January’ all over the world. (this poem should be read in ‘rap’ tempo.)
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Ode to January
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Let me tell you ‘bout January
First month of the year
When there’s champagne and fireworks
You’ll know that she’s here
That’s January
January
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Her first day is quite short
‘cause you wake up real late
You chuck out your calendars
And write the wrong date
That’s January
January
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She likes lots of planning
Sends kids back to school
Kicks out Christmas décor
And sets some new rules
That’s January
January
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In the North she’s real cool
With snow and grey skies
In the South she’s all hot
With heat waves and flies
That’s January
January
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Treat her with respect
And a small pinch of fear
If you get her right,
You’ll sure have a good year
That’s January
January
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