14 Famous Poems About The Seasons
Find inspiration in these famous poems celebrating the beauty of each season. These timeless, classic verses capture the ever-changing wonders of the seasons. The poems, while written years ago, continue to resonate with us even after many years.
Updated May 7, 2026, by Catherine Pulsifer.
Spring Fever
Not exactly lazy -
Yet I want to sit
In the mornin' hazy
An' jest dream a bit.
Haven't got ambition
Fer a single thing -
Regular condition
Ev'ry bloomin' Spring.
Want to sleep at noontime
(Ought to work instead),
But along at moontime
Hate to go to bed.
Find myself a-stealin'
Fer a sunny spot -
Jest that Springy feelin',
That is what I've got.
Like to set a-wishin'
Fer a pipe an' book.
Like to go a-fishin'
In a meadow-brook
With some fish deceiver,
Underneath a tree -
Jest the old Spring fever.
That's what's ailing me!
Spring,Summer, Autumn Poems
The Spring has come, the blessed Spring,
With secrets rich and deep;
Glad tidings does it ever bring,
Grand truths for all to keep.
Read the complete poem at Spring, Summer, Autumn Poems
Autumn Time
The time is coming when the leaves
Shall put away their garb of green
And don the strange, fantastic weaves
That color all the autumn scene.
Read the complete poem, Autumn Time
Make Me Mellow
Some would have Spring within the heart,
But I, some mellow month in mine
Like old October: flowers depart,
And even youth must resign -
But always, brothers, there are some
To whom no Winters ever come:
Always October skies are theirs,
Even amid life's wintry cares.
Read the complete poem, Make Me Mellow
May
How fragrant the balm laden air!
All nature seems glad and gay;
The birds warble their notes of praise.
This glorious month of May.
The trees, flowar-crowned, rejoice
Since winter has lost his sway;
Emblem of the resurrection,
This flowery month of May.
Then let us the Almighty praise,
Who will wash our sins away,
And clothe us with garbs of purity
Like the trees this month of May,
Crumbs
When the grass is stiff with frost, and Winter really comes -
don't forget the birds -
for they can do with all the crumbs -
You'll see them waiting patiently, lined up along the fence -
While you enjoy your breakfast they are waiting in suspense ....
Read the complete poem, Crumbs
Later On
When it's winter, I shall look
At a memory picture book.
I shall look and I shall see
Candles on a chestnut tree,
Coral pink and waxy white -
Won't they give a lovely light?
Read the complete poem, Later On
Winter
How cold it is, and dreary!
The snow is on the ground;
The chilly north wind bloweth
With melancholy sound.
The bright and dashing river,
The pleasant, leaping rill,
Are touched by Winter's finger,
And now are smooth and still.
The flowers that in the summer
Were beautiful and bright,
And forest-trees, have perished,
With all that gave delight.
Where'er we look around us,
We see but stern decay:
On plain, or in the valley,
The glory's passed away.
Autumn Woods
When skies are bright and fields are brown
And autumn leaves come drifting down
A girl or boy can find true joy
In an ev'ry woodland way.
Read the complete poem, Autumn Woods
Autumn In The Garden
When the frosty kiss of Autumn in the dark
Makes its mark
On the flowers, and the misty morning grieves
Over fallen leaves;
Then my olden garden, where the golden soil
Through the toil
Of a hundred years is mellow, rich, and deep,
Whispers in its sleep.
Read the complete poem, Autumn In The Garden
Here Again
Slayer of the winter, art thou here again?
Oh welcome, thou that bring'st the summer nigh!
The bitter wind makes not thy victory vain,
Nor will we mock thee for thy faint blue sky.
Welcome, O March ! whose kindly days and dry
Make April ready for the throstle's song,
Thou first redresser of the winter's wrong!
Yea, welcome March! and though I die ere June,
Yet for the hope of life I give thee praise,
Striving to swell the burden of the tune
That even now I hear thy brown birds raise,
Who sing, "O joy! a new year has begun:
What happiness to look upon the sun!"
Stern Winter
Stern winter bids us all good cheer,
With snowy robes so light,
A priest it stands before us here,
A priest all pure and bright.
Read the complete poem, Stern Winter
A Summer Morning
First along the eastern sky
A golden glow is seen —
Clouds and shadows speed away,
Grass and trees show green;
Flowers and other vegetation,
Yester-eve forlorn,
Stand erect — a glad oration
To the dew of morn.
Read the complete poem, A Summer Morning
Children Of The Spring
What means the Spring to you? -
The tree, the bloom, the grass;
Wide fields to wander through;
A primrose path to pass;
Bright sun, and skies of blue
Read the complete poem, Children Of The Spring
Popular Pages:
Explore more timeless poetry that celebrates nature, inspiration, and the changing seasons. These popular pages feature classic verses and meaningful reflections readers continue to enjoy year after year.
Conclusion
The beauty of the seasons has inspired poets for generations. From the fresh hope of spring to the quiet stillness of winter, these famous poems remind us to appreciate the changing world around us. Each season brings its own lessons, memories, and moments of wonder that continue to touch readers year after year.
Whether you enjoy the bright warmth of summer, the colorful leaves of autumn, or the peaceful snowfall of winter, these timeless poems capture feelings that never grow old. We hope these verses inspire you to pause, reflect, and enjoy the beauty found in every season of life.
More Famous Poems to Inspire
“To appreciate the beauty of a snowflake it is necessary to stand out in the cold.”
Henry David Thoreau