May Day
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
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That's a good question. When I was growing up, we didn't do the Maypole celebration, but my sister who is seven years older did. Not sure why our age group didn't. Maybe the parents who organized it were tired??? I do, however, think they picked it up again years later as I saw a picture in the paper with them dancing around the Maypole in historical costumes.
ReplyDeleteAs for me, I am celebrating by taking a nap. Mr. Magpie was sick last night, and he kept me up all night. So I am going to take a nice spring nap. Otherwise, I will be a zombie. Not good at all no matter the season or the day. ;-)
Happy May Day , my friend!
XO
Sheila
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Greetings Nerina! May is always the beginning of the year for me, as summer is what the whole year is about (in my book). My birthday is in May, and the snow is NEVER allowed to make an appearance once the calendar turns to this merry month. No poles, no parades, just gardens, patios, picnics and happy dance!!! :0
ReplyDeleteHappy May to you, Sweet Lady.