March / Nora Chesson

March

Blossom on the plum,
Wild wind and merry;
Leaves upon the cherry,
And one swallow come.

Red windy dawn,
Swift rain and sunny;
Wild bees seeking honey,
Crocus on the lawn;
Blossom on the plum.

Grass begins to grow,
Dandelions come;
Snowdrops haste to go
After last month's snow;
Rough winds beat and blow,
Blossom on the plum.

~~
Nora Chesson (1871-1906)
from The Open Road: A little book for wayfarers, 1899

[Poem is in the public domain worldwide]

Nora Chesson biography

"Blossom on the Plum" set to music by Max Exner, sung by Dany Rosevear