Who Loves the Trees Best?

Who loves the trees best?
"I," said the Spring;
"Their leaves so lovely
To them I bring."

Who loves the trees best?
"I," Summer said;
"I give them blossoms,
White, yellow, red."

Who loves the trees best?
"I," said the Fall;
"I give luscious fruits,
And bright tints to all."

Who loves the trees best?
"I love them best,"
Harsh Winter answered;
"I give them rest."


--Alice May Douglas
From the book "Pieces for Every Month of the Year", published in 1924