The chilling air of western plains
Filled the cloudy sky,
And on the grasses mane
Vibrant crocuses did lye.
Clovers speckled with morning dew
Starred up to blooming trees.
The fluttering wind blew
Reflecting morning breeze.
And in the wind I spied
A heavy drop of rain.
The darkened heavens cried,
Bleak, heavy tears of pain.
Soon after it ceased,
Revealing soft tranquility.
The wind roared like a beast,
But now reduced to civility.
Now in this smooth hush
Nothing could be heard,
But the soft rustle of brush
And the chirping of a bird.
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