While, interspersed among its kindred sweets,

The rich, black thimbleberry found a place.

There have I strayed, what time the glorious sun

Rose from the ocean, and his splendid hues

Crimsoned the wide horizon, and supplied

My morning bowl of milk with a rich treat

Of juicy berries, breathing the fresh air,

Inhaling health with every passing breeze.

And even when winter, with its freezing breath,

Chilled the whole atmosphere, when the green shade