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

Margaret E. Sangster

Boom, like the advance shout of battle.

As purely clear
As crystal drops on vernal grasses.

Constant as the constant hours.

Myriad as the leaves by Autumn sent,
Up forest aisles and down.

Rigid as a prison’s blank stone wall.

Serene, as in armour of faith.