Frank J. Wilstach, comp. A Dictionary of Similes. 1916.

Adelaide A. Procter

Cry of anguish, like the last dying wail of some dumb, hunted creature.

Fade … like a nightmare’s ghastly presence, in the truthful dawn of day.

Falling as gently as an answer to a prayer.

It flooded the crimson twilight like the close of an Angel’s Psalm.

Falling as gently as an answer to a prayer.

Passed away, like shadows of the moon.

Quieted like love overcoming strife.

Scattered, like treasures of the lost Hesperides.

Snapped like the threads of a lyre.

Joy is like restless day; but peace divine
Like quiet night;
Lead me, O Lord,—till perfect Day shall shine
Through Peace to Light.