HERE in this sequester'd close br Bloom the hyacinth and rose, br Here beside the modest stock br Flaunts the flaring hollyhock; br Here, without a pang, one sees br Ranks, conditions, and degrees. br br All the seasons run their race br In this quiet resting-place; br Peach and apricot and fig br Here will ripen and grow big; br Here is store and overplus,-- br More had not Alcinoüs! br br Here, in alleys cool and green, br Far ahead the thrush is seen; br Here along the southern wall br Keeps the bee his festival; br All is quiet else--afar br Sounds of toil and turmoil are.