The Orchard

There's no garden like an orchard, Nature shows no fairer thing Than the apple trees in blossom In these late days o' the spring. Here the robin redbreast's nesting, Here, from golden dawn till night, Honey bees are gaily swimming In a sea of pink and white. Just a sea of fragrant blossoms, Steeped in sunshine, drenched in dew, Just a fragrant breath which tells you Earth is fair again and new. Just a breath of subtle sweetness, Breath which holds the spice o' youth, Holds the promise o' the summer- Holds the best o' things, forsooth. There's no garden like an orchard, Nature shows no fairer thing Than the apple trees in blossom In these late days o' the spring.