1 Metaphors for buddings

And see!dear Heaven, but it is the Spring! See yonder, yonder, by the river there, Long glittering pearly fingers flash Upon the warm bright air: Why, 'tis the heavenly palm, The Christian tree, Whose budding is a psalm Of natural piety: Soft silver notches up the smooth green stem Ah, Spring must follow them, It is the Spring!

1 Metaphors for  buddings