We thought you might like see this antique illustration as it is a charming scene.  It would look very attractive if it were printed onto a good quality paper and coloured with watercolour paints.

We have not attempted to translate the poem. Advanced students of English may be able to understand it!

The verse tells the story of a stream that thaws after the Winter cold, to pass through valleys and woods full of beautiful Spring flowers. It encourages us all to appreciate the banquet of beauty that nature spreads before us at this time of year.