https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/skills/writing/b1-writing/new-years-resolutions

JANUARY MORN

 

“Bare branches of each tree
on this chilly January morn
look so cold so forlorn.
Gray skies dip ever so low
left from yesterday's dusting of snow.
Yet in the heart of each tree
waiting for each who wait to see
new life as warm sun and breeze will blow,
like magic, unlock springs sap to flow,
buds, new leaves, then blooms will grow."

Nelda Hartmann

 

JANUARY

"The trees down the boulevard stand naked in thought,

Their abundant summery wordage silenced, caught

In the grim undertow; naked the trees confront

Implacable winter's long, cross-questioning brunt."

D. H. Lawrence, Winter in the Boulevard

JANUARY

NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS

JANUARY

NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS

JANUARY

There is nothing in the world more beautiful than the forest clothed to its very hollows in snow.  It is the still ecstasy of nature, wherein every spray, every blade of grass, every spire of reed, every intricacy of twig,  is clad with radiance. 

William Sharp  

NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS

Here you can find a listening comprehension lesson about New Year's resolutions. 

JANUARY

The days are short, 

the sun a spark, 

hung thin between 

the dark and dark 

fat snowy footsteps 

track the floor 

and parkas pile up 

near the door 

the river is 

frozen place, 

held still beneath 

the trees black lace 

the sky is low 

the wind is gray 

the radiator 

purrs all day. 

John Updike