May flowers always line your path and sunshine line your day.
May songbirds serenade you every step along the way.
May a rainbow run beside you in a sky that's always blue.
And May happiness fill your heart each day your whole life through.
Irish Blessing
When I was in elementary school, we learned how to make May baskets out of paper. They were quite small, but a few wild flowers could be tucked inside. I imagine they were especially sweet for a child to give away, but maybe only a granny or mother would appreciate the childish handiwork upon the first day of May.
The idea of May Day baskets stayed with me. Not every year, but some years I was able to throw a few flowers together in a small basket and leave it on a special friend's front porch, ringing the doorbell and then running away.
Then I had more time so I could actually arrange some flowers into duplicated baskets and adventure out to all of my friend's homes to leave a May Day surprise. They were not always artistic, but I believe my friends felt the love behind my gesture.
One day a sister of my heart gave me one Pansy in a tiny little bottle with a leaf for greenery. In the moment, it meant more to me than a vase filled with roses. It made such an impression upon me, I began collecting little vases or bottles ... chipped, ugly, china or colored glass ... and planted cutting flowers in the yard.
I am now able to snip a few flowers and choose a random vase to bring with me when invited to a friend's home or get my hair cut or want to leave a surprise. I no longer wait for May Day nor do I feel limited to just one day. I do this all year. It is so much fun!
Happy May Day
Everyone!
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