After the Clouds
George Cook 1934 (Lanarkshire)
After the clouds, the sunshine,
After the winter, the spring.
After the shower, the rainbow,
For life is a changeable thing.
After the night, the morning,
Bidding all darkness cease.
After life's cares and sorrows,
The comfort and sweetness of peace.
About this poem
The poem reflects my thoughts and feelings on losing my dear wife.
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Written on November 11, 2019
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Closest metre | Iambic tetrameter |
Characters | 250 |
Words | 48 |
Stanzas | 1 |
Stanza Lengths | 8 |
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