Where the Dillies Wend (Pushkin Sonnet)

In pale sunshine as Winter bids farewell A pretty face appears to spark a smile Of golden dreams to cast a lighter spell And thoughts of spring in languid minds compile. On peaceful mornings, bird song finds its voice As snow begins to melt as if by choice It knows it's time is done as Spring is near When daffodils in bloom restart the year. The viridian blades in breezes bend To dance with gilded maids in vernal days These images of Spring enchanting eyes to gaze. And dreams now follow where the dillies wend Where candles flicker with merriment and mirth To Mother Nature's triumphant rebirth.