The After Part

The After Part.
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After the showers the tranquil sun;
Silver stars when the day is done.
After the snow the emerald leaves:
After the harvest, golden sheaves:
After the clouds, the violet sky;
Quiet woods when the wind goes by.
After the tempest, the lull of waves;
After the battle, peaceful graves.
Joyful greetings from sad farewells.
After the bud, the radiant rose;
After our weeping, sweet pose.
-Hagerstown Almanac