May Day
A delicate fabric of bird song
Floats in the air,
The smell of wet wild earth
Is everywhere.
Red small leaves of the maple
Are clenched like a hand,
Like girls at their first communion
The pear trees stand.
Oh I must pass nothing by
Without loving it much,
The raindrop try with my lips,
The grass with my touch;
For how can I be sure
I shall see again
The world on the first of May
Shining after the rain?
— Sarah Teasdale
[courtesy poets.org]
A very nice poem, Cher! Have a great week. 😎🌞
Why thank you, John! And you as well!! Cher xoxoxo
Such a lovely poem and image! May is definitely my favorite month of the year!
Ah, thanks so much, Erika! I took that photo a couple of years ago while I was walking in my neighborhood! Yes, that poem is lovely! I’m going to look up more from the poet! May is great, isn’t it? Cher xoxoxo
It is, absolutely, my favorite month because the warm season just begins. But I am a little biased too because it is my birthday month… lol
Well I think those are two great reasons to have May as your fav month! I might need a little reminder as to what day this month is your birthday (hint, please!!) Cher xoxoxo
Lol, I did not mean to provoke this question… Lol. However, it is the 7th😬
Happy, happy birthday, dear Erika! I hope you are having a wonderful, blessed, and amazing birthday! You are such an incredible person, and I hope you receive all of your dearest wishes!! Big hugs from across the pond, Cher xoxoxo
Awh, you are so kind, thank you! I had a very lovely day and (thanks to Corona) a peaceful one with only those few persons I really need around. No big thing. Sending you the biggest hug back to beautiful Chicago and again, thank you 🤗💖
I’m so glad you had a lovely day, dear Erika! Ah, thank you and biggest hugs right back to you! Cher xoxoxo
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Lovely, Cher… HAPPY MAY (DAY)! <3 xo
Thank you, dear Bette! HAPPY MAY (DAY) to you, too! Cher xoxoxo
Beautiful picture depicting the release of Winter’s icy grip.
Wonderful description, Joseph; thank you! Um, missing something? 😉 LOL Cher xoxoxo
Turning over a new leaf
Did someone hack into your account? 😘
Nah. A new and improved model.
Well I like the previous one too! 😊
He’s probably lurking in the shadows
Whew! That’s a relief! 😉 xoxoxo
Lol
LOL LOL times 100!
I’m turning over a new leaf
This picture is such an explosion of colour. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you, Michelle! I just happened to see the butterfly having a little snack!! LOL Cher xoxoxo
A very refreshing poem for the soul🌷
I love this poem and your words are beautiful; thank you so much! Cher xoxoxo
You’re most welcome🤗
🙂 xoxoxo