The month of May, per Edith Holden’s “Country Diary of an Edwardian Lady” …
The name of this month is of doubtful origin. Ancient writers suggest it to be derived from Maia, the mother of Mercury; to whom the Romans were accustomed to sacrifice to on the first day of the month.
And from the collection of poetry Ms. Holden has been kind enough to share with us …
Among the many buds proclaiming May
Decking the fields in holiday array,
Striving who shall surpass in braverie,
Marke the faire flowering of the hawthorne tree
Who finely clothed in a robe of white,
Fills full the wanton eye with May’s delight.
Author: Chauncer
Whereforth cometh the inspiration to wax poetic? Garden Bloggers’ Muse Day, where Carolyn Choi invites bloggers to share our favorite poems, songs, verses and quotes about gardening on the first of the month.
Congrats Carol.
I love your photos.Very clever.
Cheers