By and then

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By then
The trees exhibited a deeper scent, sweet pine and dark greens

By then
The ancient rain came out once more, reciprocating itself with each solemn cry

By then
The chimes sung in the wind, now a distanced song going unremembered

Now
The future was momentarily no longer longed for.

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