The month of flowers after April showers. The Marian month of Spring (north of the equator). The month of Mother’s Day & Memorial Day (that unofficial beginning of summer). The month of (sort of) Mexican Independence Day.

The Month of “May the fourth be with you.” The month of the third marking period, and the sign of the coming summer vacation.

The month of Mom’s death, as another anniversary soon arrives.

Merry May

as new flora bask in

sunlight

drying these sleeves

wet with old tears

for Tanka Poets on Site: Gerry Muse #405. Prompt for 4th May 2024

The Merry Month of May