May Day Poem by Vidi Writes

‘May Day’ – an auspicious day.
Internationally it is ‘Workers’ Day’
A victory for Labour Revolution
Otherwise too, it has many facets.

It’s a ‘MayPole Day’
Pole erected with traditional grace
Colorful ribbons welcomes spring
People dances around with striking patterns.

Its also Fertility goddess – ‘May Queen Day’
Energy of earth, feminity are celebrated
Welcome ceremony to spring season
Symbolizing purity, strength and growth.

Its observed as ‘Mary’s Day’
A Roman Catholic tradition
Exchange of May Basket full of sweets
A celebration of Virgin Mary.

It’s also a ‘Loyalty Day’
Army, Fire, Security departments gather
Celebration with parades
Reaffirming loyalty to United States.

It’s marked as ‘Law Day’
Attention to practices of Law and Justice
Distraction to International Workers’ Day
Established by presidential proclamation.

It’s a ‘Bank Holiday’
Originated to watch cricket match at UK.
Motorists go on for a May Day Run
Banks are shut, payments deferred.

It’s a ‘May Morning’ event in Oxford
Choir singing a hymn at dawn on this day
Followed by Morris Dancing
A party time at Magdalen Tower.

‘Obby 'Oss day’ – ‘Hobby Horse’ celebrated
Dancing with stylish recreation of a horse
It’s a worship day of horse deities
Greenery, Flowers and Flags are the focus.

It’s also ‘Lie Day’ this day at Hawaii
Celebrating Island Culture
Invented by a Poet
Spring Celebration by All.
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There are still several names and reasons,
With which this day is celebrated.
Among other celebrated holidays,
This is a promising day.

-vidi-
01-05-08