So Long, May...

The month of May wears a green skirt

And holds her lap of flowers,

Then skipping lightly on her way

Leaves warm and sunny hours.

White Garlic (Allium sativum)


She dresses woods and vales in green,
Throws daisies on the hill,
Then treading softly in the glade
She dissipates the chill.

White Garlic (Allium sativum)

And alder tree lets down her hair
Reflected in the pool;
The mountain paths wear silver veils
When early morns are cool.

White Garlic (Allium sativum)

We've longed for Spring: now she has come

With warmth and laughter gay,

To wake the world and bless the earth

This flowery month of May!

~Stella Craft Tremble