Harriet Elizabeth Prescott Spofford Inspirational Quotes (3)

Under the snowdrifts the blossoms are sleeping, Dreaming their dreams of sunshine and June, Down in the hush of their quiet they're keeping Trills from the throstle's wild summer-sung tune.

A gush of bird song, a patter of dew A cloud and a rainbow's warning Suddenly sunshine and perfect blue An April day in the morning!

The winds were warm about us, the whole earth seemed the wealthier for our love.