"And when all the trees are with blossoms drest,

The bird, with her song so merry,

Will come to the branches to build her nest,

With a view to the future cherry.

"The earth will show by her loveliness,

The wonders that I am doing;

While the skies look down with a smile, to bless

The way that I'm pursuing!"

Said Winter, "Then I would have you learn,

By me, my gay new-comer,