In Winter 



of the pine trees. The vernal iridescence, 

 which appears Hke a reflection of the Hght 

 of April from afar upon his ebony feathers, 

 already flashes its color as he flies; and the 

 hope of better, brighter days in store 

 seems nearer fruition than it ever was 

 before while the year was still so young. 



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