Antithesis

The poet wrought a song of sadness, fraught With all the pain the world's sad heart hath proved; He sang of doubt, and dreams that end in naught ... Then, smiling, turned and kissed the lips he loved.

The poet wrought a song of joyance, thrilled With all the peace the world's glad heart hath kept; He sang of hope and happy dreams fulfilled ... Then bent his face upon his hands and wept.