May is fabulous, you know? I found out it used to be called primilce, which literally means “three milkings” because it was the only month of the year when cows could be milked three times per day.
Also, May contains Star Wars Day. (May the 4th be with you)
And of course, there is dancing. Perhaps that's why this poem waltzed in:
Things to Do if You’re May
Step plainly, for you host no equinox
or solstice; only ordinary time embrocated
by commencements and commendations, yet
Turn assuredly, for late,
you sweeten Spring; early,
you swell Summer; but more:
Partner boldly, for you have but three
letters to your name, and rhyme
with each and every day; thus
Madden us, May; make us
heated to go ‘round again,
staggered with singing.
----Sara Lewis Holmes (all rights reserved)
My Poetry Sisters' "Things to Do If..." poems are here:
Liz
Tanita
Laura (who chose this challenge!)
Tricia
Kelly
Poetry Friday is hosted today by the incomparable Jama at Alphabet Soup: https://jamarattigan.com/2017/05/04/poetry-friday-roundup-is-here-7/
