Ethereal mildness, gentle showers. br Springing verdure, opening flowers, br Apple blossoms, bobolinks, br Budding roses, blushing pinks, br Cherries snowy, peach buds sleek, br Rivaling a maiden's cheek, br Balmy zephyrs, halcyon hours, br Song of birds and scent of flowers, br Vernal season, swelling spray, br All belong to Merry May.