Something magical occurs in May. All the April showers are but a memory and as we travel down the country lanes, our eyes are widened by the sights of all the magnificent May flowers. The earth bursts forth with beautiful blooms right in time for Mothers' Day. Is this a coincidence or just another gift from the Universe and Mother Nature? Pink and white dogwood trees and cherry trees all popped out. Cascading phlox and hills of daffodils; wee little violets and Johnny jump ups vie for their attention and they so deserve it. The sweet smell of lilacs bring us back to our younger days and memories at Grandma's. As we pick them to bring indoors to place in our Lenox vase, we can feel Grandma's hug surround us. Oh how we love our lilacs! Fields of buttercups all yellow and perky in the breeze. Tulips in various colors line the driveways and flowerbeds as if to say "Welcome! It's Spring!". Soon the irises and lilies will take their place, proudly so. Baskets of pansies fill the porch in shades of purples, yellows and white. The hostas start filling in and getting ready to be the show stoppers for the months to come.Our homes reflect the beauty of May flowers too. The violet dish right inside the door that holds your keys for safekeeping; the hydrangea umbrella stand keeps you ready for that expected shower. As you pass by the bedroom your eye catches the embroidered floral dresser scarf and the Victorian floral poetry book there waiting for your bedtime reading. Lilac needlepoint pillows and pansy coverlets are strewn across the daybed on the porch all calling your name to come sit a spell. Take time for tea from your favorite English violet teacup from Aunt Nancy. Your mind wanders as you get a whiff of the fresh country potpourri next to your favorite chair. You sit and ponder.
The pussy willows and forsythia are in full bloom outside the window. You smile.Just as a maestro conducts an orchestra taking one note at a time, blending it into an unforgettable symphony, so it is with May flowers, a plethora of blossoms and blooms for our enjoyment. There is no questioning it now; Spring has arrived. The world is dancing to the music of May flowers, delicate and delightful!
The Polkadot Rose
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