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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
RECOMPENSE, by GEORGIA DOUGLAS JOHNSON Poet Analysis Poet's Biography
First Line: Roses after rain
Last Line: In the heart's twilight!
Alternate Author Name(s): Tremaine, John
Subject(s): Consolation
First Line: Roses after rain
Last Line: In the heart's twilight!
Alternate Author Name(s): Tremaine, John
Subject(s): Consolation
Roses after rain,
Pleasure after pain,
Happiness will soothe the sigh,
Smiles await the tear-dimmed eye—
Bloom will follow blight,
Daylight trails the night.
Life is sweeter
Love is deeper
In the heart's twilight!
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