Ballad of Unsprung Spring

The winter time has had its day, Was what we all believed, As signs of spring were everywhere. But seems we've been deceived. Evil April brings Arctic blast Now more snow has arrived. It seems winter must dominate, And tell springtime it has to wait. The snowdrops and the crocuses Put on a splendid show. Now we should have the daffodils But they struggle to grow. And the tulips expected soon Are still asleep below. It seems winter must dominate, And tell springtime it has to wait. Why are these seasons so confused? There surely is a catch. Last week the moorhen laid her eggs Now incubates the batch. But with the snow covering her What chance have they to hatch? It seems winter must dominate, And tell springtime it has to wait.