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Poem for January 22, 2026

The poem for January 22, 2026 is "Epigram on an Old Lady Who Had Some Curious Notions Respecting the Soul" by George Gordon, Lord Byron.

Epigram on an Old Lady Who Had Some Curious Notions Respecting the Soul

by George Gordon, Lord Byron

IN Nottingham county there lives at Swan Green,

As curst an old Lady as ever was seen;

And when she does die, which I hope will be soon,

She firmly believes she will go to the Moon!

About this daily poem

Daily date
January 22, 2026
Poem
Epigram on an Old Lady Who Had Some Curious Notions Respecting the Soul
Poet
George Gordon, Lord Byron
Themes
nature, death, hope, time

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