May Day and other firsts

Tra la, it's May, the lusty month of May,
that lovely month when everyone goes blisffully astray.
Tra la, it's here that shocking time of year,
when tons of wicked little thoughts merrily appear.
It's May! It's May! the month of great dismay,
when all the world is brimming with fun, wholesome or "un" -
It's mad! It's gay! a libelous display
Those dreary vows that evryone takes, everyone breaks,
Everyone makes divine mistakes - the lusty month of May!

I sing it every year and everyone at work wonders. It is good at my age to have people wonder.
It's such a shame Ameicans can't/won't celebrate with the rest of the world. Surely we don't want to give appearances of relishing something associated with communism. Oh, but in my own little corner my first rose is blooming; my goddaughter is having her first birthday; the first fruits in my gardens are showing: apricots, nectarines, cherries, strawberries, apples and blueberries. The blackberries will bloom soon. REALLY fresh produce is showing up in the markets. I had my first post-cancer check-up with everything wonderful. There is so much to enjoy and we all should make every effort to enjoy every day of the lusty month of May - and yes, I encourage even something lusty - it's good for everything! And all too soon the weather will be hot and sticky...and I won't finish that sentence! Tra la!