The month of January is named for Janus, the god of doors, gates, and transitions. Janus represented the middle ground between both concrete and abstract dualities.
the dawns of january
january
winter’s frost
january’s frost
should I hold them in my hand,
they will disappear In the warmth of my tears,
icy strings of frost ~Basho*
a day in January
where I planted seeds
oh well!
morning frost~Issa**
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*http://thegreenleaf.co.uk
**www.the haikuguy.com
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