Thoughts of May
Of mothers, bees and bright bouquets
These are the images and thoughts of May.
Warm breezes, green fields and children at play
These are the sights and sounds of May.
Butterflies, frogs and birds twittering away
All of nature moves to the rhythm of May.
Fireflies brighten the lazy dusk of the day
Time slows in the early evening of May.
And the indigo sky shows a sparkling display
As we rest and dream of tomorrow in May.
© Donna Donabella 2015
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This poem was originally written in May of 2012 as part of my month long celebration. I updated the poem a bit this year. I hope you enjoy my thoughts of May. And Happy Mother’s Day to all!
I am joining in with Poets United for their weekly poetry link up for poets who blog. Visit them to read some more wonderful verse.
I am also linking in with the I Heart Macro meme hosted by Laura@Shine The Divine that happens every Saturday, and with Judith@Lavender Cottage who is hosting Mosaic Monday.
If you enjoy reading this blog, I welcome you to share it with others. I enjoy spreading the blog love, and I appreciate all who come and read my blogs.
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Special Note: The native wildflowers pictured here are Virginia bluebells or Mertensia virginica. They are not related to English bluebells, but are similar in appearance. In the Language of Flowers, bluebells represent gratitude. A perfect flower to give to mom to show your gratitude.
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I leave you with a few additional words about spring in May. I welcome you to download the photo and share it.
All other photos and original content is copyrighted and the sole property of Donna Donabella @ Living From Happiness, 2014-2015. Any reprints or use of other photos or content is by permission only.
Love your thoughts – and images of May.
On the other side of the world we are gearing up for winter. Slowly and steadily.
Seeing your splashes of vibrant colour is a lovely reminder that the world is still turning.
Thank you.
I love when I am reminded that the world is not full of bright spring blooms now…I hope your winter is more enjoyable than mine Soosie!
Certainly nature is very busy in may in the northern hemisphere. It is all about babies and building up to last the winter while the goings good.
Yes we work until the first big snow and then hunker down to wait it out until it all thaws in spring…
I love this.. I needed those positive images of May.
I am happy my poem brought some positivity to you Bjorn! May is the best month…
Loved how you wove the lines into a silken maze.. depicting May and the joy it brings to people 😀
Beautifully penned..! Wishing you a very happy mother’s day 😀
Lots of love
Sanaa
Thanks so much Sanaa…I am so grateful for your lovely words….
I love this. I couldn’t be happier it’s finally here.
Thanks! Each day is more joyful especially in the garden in May.
lovely lovely May display. gracias for sharing. feliz dia de mamasita
Gracias Marcoantonio!! 🙂
Well, yes, that definitely is what May is all about. I enjoyed all of your details. Time does indeed seem to slow a bit in the early evenings in May, even moreso as summer approaches!
Thanks Mary! And yes…the summer nights are like time stands still…
A special month it is ~ Thanks for the lovely words and pictures ~
Glad you enjoyed it Grace!
Lovely couplets here Donna.
Spring is in full swing around May – wheere everything around us is in full bloom. Loved the photos too.
Have a great week ahead.
That makes me happy that you enjoyed the words and pictures totomai!
All the beauties of may fying effortlessly!
Thanks Vandana!
reads like a ghazal, such a beautiful poem; thanks for your sharings today
much love…
And much love to you Gillena for saying such wonderful things about my poem.
I LOVE this poem of happiness to be found everywhere in May…so beautifully captivated…& these soothing flowers seemed to be made of dream…
Aren’t they just an amazing flower…I can’t wait to see them every year…they are blooming now!
Such a beautiful poem for May.
Thanks so much Debbie!
Beautiful thoughts of May – and what beautiful blooms those are in the photos!
Right now this blue flower is blooming in my May garden….nothing better than the garden in May!
I like the poster approach to your work… and always look forward to see how you present each week.
This pleases me that you enjoy my approach…I love creating each post!
A lovely poem for Mother’s Day 🙂
Thanks Cherie!
A merry writing that lifts up spirits. Thank you
May just seems to lift our spirits with all the flowers and critters around us!
really lovely poem and the photographs of the flowers are gorgeous!
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So happy you really enjoyed the poem!
You’ve really evoked the loveliness of May here.
Especially here in the Northeast Jean!
nice… may has its very own special rhythm with all the new flowers and new life that it carries…
I couldn’t agree more Claudia!
Shakespearean song to May in an “As You Like It” kind of way!
A lovely comparison and one I had not thought of…thanks Susan
May’s a month of happy sounds, The hum of buzzing bees, The chirp of little birds…mind blowing piece of writing.
You are too kind…thank you so much for these amazing compliments.
May is my favorite month of the year! And the flower image just sums up the entire month! Beautiful!!!
Thanks Robin…that flower is a great May wildflower that just captures my heart!
Your poem describes May beautifully! It has a sort of old-fashioned sound to it too. I love your bluebells … I have some in my yard and am waiting for them to bloom now. enjoy your week!
Mine just started blooming this week…how perfect is that!
What beautiful flowers! It is a wonderful time of year with all of the beauty around us. 🙂
i couldn’t agree more! 🙂
Pretty thoughts of May and a lovely poem. I hope you had a wonderful Mother’s Day!
Have a happy day and new week ahead!
Happy Mother’s Day to you Eileen…and thanks for your wonderful words!
Nice! You took us on a journey of all the key images of May.
Glad you enjoyed the journey!
A very sweet poem for May, definitely a month that I dream in. Fabulous macro of the Virginia bluebells Donna – wow!
Thanks for linking to Mosaic Monday.
I don’t think you can take a bad picture of this flower…it just shines!
Lovely images of may, I enjoyed the flowers and words!
Oh that pleases me…thank you!
I love the colors in your photo and I hear life and happiness reading your poem. This is a beautiful post. Happy May to you Donna.
Oh thank you Christa….I am pleased my May poem made you happy as May is just a great month!
Beautiful thoughts of May.
Thanks Snap!
Lovely thoughts of May!
Anna :o]
I am happy you enjoyed it Anna!
All quite the lovely and the flowers so wonderful~
Oh that is wonderful that you enjoyed it Mary!
How could I leave this post not feeling happy – thank you!
Oh you are most welcome Jae Rose!
any mother would love this poem
Oh thank you!
Great memories of this new month.
Yes May is always magical!
Your photos are so soft and springlike and your words fit them perfectly. I love spring the chance to do it all again…by summer we are tired of the heat, but in spring it’s a wonderful thing to experience.
Jen
Yes isn;t it great Jen that each May is a new wonder!
Your poem is wonderful, it just flows. Beautiful photos of the bluebells also. Thank you so much for thinking of us and sharing with Today’s Flowers.
Thanks so much Denise…I don’t think there is ever a bad picture of VA bluebells…I always enjoy visiting with you and everyone at Today’s Flowers!
Your post got the most clicks at the Macro Monday Mixer, so you’ll be featured next Monday! Thanks for joining and hope to see you there again!
How nice…thank you! Thanks for the invite Stephanie…and I certainly will be back!
By the way, I forgot to say that I love the poem and the pictures.
Happy May!!
Isn’t it a great month!