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the Four Seasons Poem
Who is Cecil Frances Alexander?
Cecil Frances Alexander (1818-1895) was an Irish hymn writer and poet renowned for her religious works. Born in Dublin, she authored numerous hymns, including “All Things Bright and Beautiful,” “Once in Royal David’s City,” and “There Is a Green Hill Far Away.” Her hymns, rich in Christian themes, are still sung today.
Alexander’s poetry often focused on nature and spirituality, and she was deeply involved in charitable works. Her contributions to literature and hymnody have left a lasting legacy in Christian worship and children’s religious education.
Listen and learn
Listen and learn about the season.
Gap Fill Exercise: The Four Seasons Poem by Cecil Frances Alexander
Instructions: Listen to the poem and fill in the gaps with the missing words. This exercise will help you improve your listening skills and understanding of the poem.
The Four Seasons Poem by Cecil Frances Alexander
The fields are rich with ,
A coat of ____ cloaks the hills,
And I must dance, and I must
To see the beauty of the ____ .
The earth is warm, the sun’s ,
It is a time of ____ days;
And bees abuzz that chance to
May see me ____ in the grass.
The leaves are yellow, red, and ,
A shower sprinkles softly ____ ;
The air is fragrant, crisp, and ,
And once again I’m stuck in ____ .
The birds are gone, the world is ,
The winds are wild, they chill and ____ ;
The ground is thick with slush and ,
And I can barely feel my ____ .
The last is done, the next is ,
The same as it is every ____ ;
Spring — then sunshine ‘ autumn ‘ ,
That is how each year must ____ .
Note to Teacher: Read the poem aloud or play a recording of it, pausing after each stanza to allow students to fill in the gaps.
Answers:
daffodils, clover, sing, spring, ablaze, carefree, pass, snoozing, brown, down, cool, school, white, bite, sleet, feet, here, year, snow, go.
The Four Seasons Poem by Cecil Frances Alexander:
Spring
The fields are rich with daffodils,
A coat of clover cloaks the hills,
And I must dance, and I must sing
To see the beauty of the spring.
Summer
The earth is warm, the sun’s ablaze,
It is a time of carefree days;
And bees abuzz that chance to pass
May see me snoozing in the grass.
Fall
The leaves are yellow, red, and brown,
A shower sprinkles softly down;
The air is fragrant, crisp, and cool,
And once again I’m stuck in school.
Winter
The birds are gone, the world is white,
The winds are wild, they chill and bite;
The ground is thick with slush and sleet,
And I can barely feel my feet.
The last is done, the next is here,
The same as it is every year;
Spring — then sunshine ‘ autumn ‘ snow,
That is how each year must go.
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Language Point
“Summer, autumn, winter, spring” – Seasons