The day in May

I stared at the clear blue sea 


Leaning against a tree  


The wind blew 


And the birds flew 


Next to the puffy, white clouds, 


Chirping aloud      


A squirrel ran into the woods 


As I pulled on my hood    


This day in May  


Was a beautiful day

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