Is covered with their petals sweet;

Where'er we go the balmy air

Is laden with sweet fragrance rare.

And now and then, dear, we may see

The cheerful, busy little bee

From out this dainty, crimson flow'r,

Sip nectar for his winter store.

The sky is blue, and there and here

We see a fleecy cloud appear;

Nor tongue nor pen can e'er portray