May is host to a number of holidays, and in keeping with April’s first poetry prompt, this week’s poetry prompt also suggests you write a poem inspired by a holiday – any one that occurs this month. There are, of course, the American holidays of May Day, Mother’s Day and Memorial Day. Then there is Cinco de Mayo, as celebrated in Mexico, and Children’s Day, as celebrated in South Korea. Or you could opt for a lesser-known holiday, such as Bird Day, which is May 4^th (and rather established in certain circles) or the even more obscure Twilight Zone Day, which is celebrated on the 11^th (for no obvious reason). Whatever holiday you choose, celebrate it with style and honor it with a poem.

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