May Baskets
Let us take our baskets early
To the meadows green,
While the wild-flowers still are pearly
With the dewdrops’ sheen.
Fill them full of blossoms rosy,
Violets and gay
Cowslips, every pretty posy
Welcoming the May.
Then our lovely loads we’ll carry
Down the village street,
On each door, with laughter merry,
Hang a basket sweet.
Hey-a-day-day!
It is spring now,
Lazy folks, awake!
See the pretty things we bring now
For the May-day’s sake!
~by Evaleen Stein
August, 1918
HAPPY FIRST DAY OF MAY!!
HAPPY FIRST DAY OF MAY!!
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What a wonderful poem and the picture is beautiful :)
ReplyDeleteHi Susan!
ReplyDeleteI loved the picture - I can't wait to pick some wildflowers! The poem was so perfect too - have a wonderful 1st day of May!!
Hugs,
Barb
Hi Susan, I love this and the flowers are so pretty.
ReplyDeleteHave a delightful day!
Noreen
Such a lovely poem to read about May. Thank you for sharing it. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a delightful post, Susan.
ReplyDeleteHappy May Day!
Happy May to you too, Susan! :)
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Zuzu
What a perfect poem and picture for the first day of May!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing it with us!
Blessings, Susan
Susan, happy May day! The flowers are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteHooray for May! Time for flowers!
ReplyDeleteI hope your weekend has been peaceful and full of love!
HI Susan all your family photos are so wonderful. I am sure you're enjoying your grandson, as I am mine. May has been a beautiful month in Placer County CA though the last few days have been a bit to hot for me. I hope you're getting out and having some wonderful spring days. I have moved my blog to www.shinymoonbeams.com
ReplyDeleteI have to read up on your past post to see what's going on in your life. What a lovely poem you shared on May 1st that almost seems so long ago now as today is already May 9th. Where does the time go? have a wonderful week! Hugs
A beautiful poem, Susan, thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWishing you a blessed and Happy Mother's Day.
Hugs,
Sue