Wear extra socks at nine

The end of February, I know
I should expect the cold and ice
We had some rain but nary snow
Which isn't much, but still is nice.

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Dance through the zodiac at nine

A story has been passed down
In paintings, silks, and lacquers
On how a monster called Nian
Feared red and firecrackers.
Not long after the solstice
A second moon disappears.
We celebrate the animals
Who symbolize those years

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No, really.

Lots of sammich fixin's at nine

An event at work and lunch was served
It stretched two hours across the noon
Planning for futures, we observed
Big bags of bread-rolls in the break room

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Take a deep breath at nine

There's one more month that we can shelve
With all its events, good or ill
But I think that out of the twelve
This last one had most need to chill