What about the lyrics to Steeleye Span's "Marigolds" one of my favourites.
When the marigold no longer blooms,
When summer sun is turned to gloom
See the forecast winter snow,
See the evergreen that lonely grows,
Move close to the fireplace, Neglect the garden
See the ground harden, at a ghostly pace.

There are two more verses if you want them.
regards, Bron.