A Day in May

When I was in elementary school

 about grade 2 or 3 

we had an annual event 

it was called

 'A Day in May'  

It was a super fun day 

filled with games, prizes, crafts

tables filled with home baked goodies for sale

raffles and just all around

the best day ever  

We looked forward to this day all year

 we made signs 

organized teams, rallied our parents to bake

 and 

find items around our homes

 for the raffles and craft tables.

I guess at that innocent age 

it was all about fun

 a day for joy, friendship and laughter

Fun Fairs and Spring Soirees 

were all the rage 

Now

 I think of dancing around the May Pole

when I think 

of the first Day in May

Watering the garden

 and 

helping those seeds you planted

 and 

that grass you cultivated 

with loving care to grow 

and 

make your world a prettier

 greener

 and 

happier place

for some

 this is the day 

to re-Occupy 

for the rights of workers

for others

it is all about marching for your cause 

using this historic day to bring light 

to whatever you are passionate about

I hope you created a little happy history today!

What does May Day bring to mind for you??

Peace and Hugs

Nerina

xOxO