Song On May Morning

 

Now the bright morning Star, Dayes harbinger,

Comes dancing from the East, and leads with her

 Cowslip (Primula veris) is a wildflower native to meadows 
and pastures in Great Britain and blooms from April to May.
Picture courtesy/Tree Guide UK.

The Flowry May, who from her green lap throws

The yellow Cowslip, and the pale Primrose.

Hail bounteous May that dost inspire

Mirth and youth, and warm desire,

Bird's Eye Primrose (Primula Farinosa) is a rare wildflower 

   which is native to damp meadows in northern England.
 It blooms  from May to June.
Picture courtesy/Tree Guide UK

Woods and Groves, are of thy dressing,

Hill and Dale, doth boast thy blessing.

Thus we salute thee with our early Song,

And welcom thee, and wish thee long.

"Song On May Morning"
(1645)
John Milton
(1608-1674)
English poet