× Upcoming Events Dean's Circle Donate Email Sign-up Staff Shenandoah Conservatory Past Events
In Time of Silver Rain
Langston Hughes (1901–1967)

In Time of Silver Rain 
The earth 
Puts forth new life again, 
Green grasses grow 
And flowers lift their heads, 
And over all the plain 
The wonder spreads 
Of life, 
Of life, 
Of life! 

In time of silver rain  
The butterflies 
Lift silken wings 
To catch a rainbow cry, 
And trees put forth  
New leaves to sing 
In joy beneath the sky 
As down the roadway 
Passing boys and girls  
Go singing, too, 
In time of silver rain 
When spring  
And life 
Are new