The year-long blues

The usual January blues,

New year; old shoes

I'm taking this year in my stride

Journeys long; ticketless ride

Living through midsummer blues

August warmth; sweaty shoes

I'm not keen on all this heat

Long days; I'm thermodynamically beat.

Wishing away these Christmas blues

Too cold to be wearing elfin shoes

Tinsel, baubles, and fairy lights

Looking forward to next year's delights

The usual January blues,

New year; old shoes

I'm taking this year in my stride

Journeys long; ticketless ride