Hawthorn by allsop

Hawthorn

On this May Day I offer you the mystical Hawthorn.

"Your eyes are lode-stars; and your tongue's sweet air
More tuneable than lark to shepherd's ear,
When wheat is green, when hawthorn buds appear." (Shakespeare A Midsummer Night’s Dream).

There is so much folklore connected with the Hawthorn that I would be here all day typing it out! Just two are that Christ’s crown was believed to be made from hawthorn and you might have heard the old proverb, “Cast ne’er a clout ‘til May is out.” Here, clout means clothes. In short, the proverb advises you not to shed your winter clothes until the end of May. For a lot more about the folklore and superstitions about Hawthorn have a look at https://www.icysedgwick.com/hawthorn-folklore/
Th light and colour enhances this pretty blossom with the delicate pink on the stamens.
May 1st, 2024  
A lovely spray of flowers,
May 1st, 2024  
super light in this shot , it positively glows
May 1st, 2024  
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