Deep in the earth
I woke, I stirred,
I said:  "Was that the Spring I heard?
For something called!"
"No, no," they said;
"Go back to sleep.  Go back to bed.
"You're far too soon; The world's too cold
For you, so small."  So I was told.
But how could I go back to sleep?
I could not wait; I had to peep!
Up, up, I climbed, And here I am
How wide the earth!  How great the sky!
O wintry world,  See me, awake!
Spring calls, and comes; 'tis no mistake.