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MICHELMAS
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since 2012-02-15

Posts 305
Lancashire England

0 posted 2013-05-01 07:35 AM

Ribbons entwined

The soft breeze ruffled one’s senses of things before
As pink and white blossoms danced to Maypole rhythms
Spring lamb to prance and bells to chime in woods of blue
Young maiden’s hand to hold reflecting buttercups
Distant sound of laughter echoing throughout time
Those misty morns, the sun to chase the late spring frost
Then climbing stiles to follow weaving moorland paths
That final hill, and then like crystal blue the sea
A far horizon what promises lie beyond
Those lost spring days, can time erase them from your thoughts
The autumn of your life, but summer your desire
Those roofs of thatch, so warm the cream and honeyed walls
Maypole ribbons, a merry dance till all entwined
Eyes of blue, golden hair, forever in my mind

[This message has been edited by MICHELMAS (05-01-2013 10:42 AM).]

Lighthousebob
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since 2000-06-14

Posts 4725
California

1 posted 2013-05-01 01:33 PM

Enjoyed this little walk across the pond.

I recall singing "Here we go round the mulberry bush" as well as other songs and dancing in a circular type motion, but, with that, as far as I can remember, there was no ribbons or poles involved. However, I do recall the blue eyes and flowing blond hair of youth.  Smiles.

Anyways, I thought your rendition was delightful.

Enjoyed!

Marchmadness
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since 2007-09-16

Posts 9271
So. El Monte, California

2 posted 2013-05-01 03:37 PM

I remember having a spring festival with a beautiful Maypole in front of the school when I was a child in Salem, Oregon. One of my fondeest memories. Of course I love this poem.
Ida

icebox
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since 2003-05-03

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in the shadows

3 posted 2013-05-01 04:39 PM

Blessed may your Beltane be.

MICHELMAS
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since 2012-02-15

Posts 305
Lancashire England

4 posted 2013-05-02 03:46 AM

Thanks for the comments. Lighthousebob, the ribbons, I believe, are a more English tradition, as opposed to the Germanic pagan origins. Pairs of men and women each hold a ribbon attached to the top of the pole. They dance around the pole inter weaving ( boy girl boy girl etc)until the ribbons are wrapped around the pole and the dancers meet at the base of the pole.

Michael

MICHELMAS
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since 2012-02-15

Posts 305
Lancashire England

5 posted 2013-05-02 03:47 AM

Thanks for the comments. Lighthousebob, the ribbons, I believe, are a more English tradition, as opposed to the Germanic pagan origins. Pairs of men and women each hold a ribbon attached to the top of the pole. They dance around the pole inter weaving ( boy girl boy girl etc)until the ribbons are wrapped around the pole and the dancers meet at the base of the pole.

Michael

Kit McCallum

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since 2000-04-30

Posts 14774
Ontario, Canada

6 posted 2013-05-02 05:27 AM

You have painted a beautiful picture here with your words Michael, a lovely read to start the morning. Much enjoyed.

Best wishes,
/Kit

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