Step into a world awakening with spring in "May Garden," a vibrant poem by John Drinkwater. Witness the first blush of green on the apple tree, like emeralds scattered overnight. Delicate pear buds shimmer with the promise of autumn's harvest. And beneath the sun-drenched wall, a vibrant cluster of sixty daffodils bursts into joyous bloom. Drinkwater's evocative language paints a scene bursting with life. But a deeper meaning lies beneath the surface. As the garden flourishes, the speaker ...