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May 01, 2026
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Embracing
Oh, May!
opening my eyes
pulling back my curtains
unlatching my door
stepping onto my porch
beholding this new day
and inhaling your glorious arrival!
Finding you here!
Here at last!
— Lavender, May 01, 2026
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About This Poem
Style/Type: Free verse
Review Request Intensity: I want the raw truth, feel free to knock me on my back
Editing Stage: Editing - rough draft
Critiques
Geezer
1 month ago
Embracing May...
May is usually my favorite month; not just because it's my birthday month, but actually in spite of it.
As discussed before, my birth month is not a lucky month for me, but the sheer joy of the [usually] nice weather. The weather being warm, plenty moist and relatively breezy, makes for the sudden blooming of the Earth. I liken this to finding a favorite person on your door step. The warmth of the sudden embrace, the feeling of joy,
"Finding you here!
Here at last!
I'm going to find time to sit outside for an hour or so today. ~ Geez.
Lavender
1 month ago
Hello, Geezer,
I remember reading your thoughts about May before and recall it's filled with a mixture of events in your life.
I suppose it truly is my favorite month, but I can't put into words exactly why - it's so profound. I just know how I feel when it's here, much like the welcome friend.
Thank you for reading!
Happy Birthday Month!
Lx
Geezer
1 month ago
It is always...
my pleasure to read whatever you write about nature and the Earth. Thank you for gracing my pleasure center. ~ Geez.
Ray Bear
1 month ago
Well Done
Hi Lavender
You’ve captured that specific, breathless magic of swinging the doors open and finally feeling the world wake up.
Lavender
1 month ago
Hello, Ray,
There is both excitement and a sigh of relief when May comes around, but mostly a feeling of gratitude.
Thank you for reading!
L
BlueBerry
4 weeks 1 day ago
Embracing May in full
After reading, this rainy day in May has taken on new, lovelier strokes of spring. To turn towards positive energy and embrace both good and bad, to close the door and move on. Truly beautifully captured in just a few lines...
Lavender
4 weeks ago
Hello!
Hopefully the May weather will be a bit warmer and sunnier soon!
Oh, well!
Thank you for reading!
L
William Lynn
4 weeks 1 day ago
Good Morning
Indeed it is a good morning when I can look out the window on this May day and celebrate my favorite month of the year, and the awakening of my favorite season.
The day has been enhanced by this wonderful poem that has me smiling, from ear to ear!
Thanks for this gift on my Birthday - Will
Lavender
4 weeks ago
Hello, Will!
Happy Birthday! Many warm wishes for the days ahead!
Thank you for reading!
L