After The Storm Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: ABCBDEFE GHIHJKLK MNONPQRQ STTTUKVK| The duel of the warring clouds | A |
| Hath ended with the day | B |
| Their scintillant electric blades | C |
| Have ceased their fearful play | B |
| The pent up fury of their hate | D |
| Hath found at last release | E |
| And o'er the tempest stricken earth | F |
| Broods now the hush of peace | E |
| - | |
| The passing of the hurricane | G |
| Hath swept the sultry skies | H |
| The clearness of the atmosphere | I |
| Brings jubilant surprise | H |
| The mountain peaks are glorified | J |
| With freshly fallen snow | K |
| And stealing o'er their coronets | L |
| Appears the sunset glow | K |
| - | |
| An hour since a torrid heat | M |
| Oppressed the languid frame | N |
| The wind was as the khamseen's breath | O |
| The solar touch seemed flame | N |
| But now the air rejuvenates | P |
| The breeze refreshment brings | Q |
| The lustrous leaves drop diamonds | R |
| The lark with rapture sings | Q |
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| Fear not dear heart life's darkest storms | S |
| Shall likewise end in light | T |
| Behind the blackest thundercloud | T |
| The sun shines clear and bright | T |
| Once more celestial heights shall wear | U |
| Their sheen of spotless snow | K |
| And on the bravely steadfast soul | V |
| The smile of God shall glow | K |
John L. Stoddard
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