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    Shadows Beneath Rainstruck Glow
    Shadows Beneath Rainstruck Glow
    Shadows Beneath Rainstruck Glow
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    Shadows Beneath Rainstruck Glow

    By Olivia Oja

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    "Shadows Beneath Rainstruck Glow" invites readers into a world where the interplay of light and darkness weaves a tapestry of poignant emotion and introspection. Each poem captures the ethereal beauty of rain as it falls, illuminating hidden corners of existence and revealing the whispers of the soul.  Through vivid imagery and lyrical grac

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherSwan Charm Publishing
    Release dateDec 25, 2024
    ISBN9789908161204
    Shadows Beneath Rainstruck Glow

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      Book preview

      Shadows Beneath Rainstruck Glow - Olivia Oja

      Radiance Through the Gloomy Veil

      In shadows cast by heavy clouds,

      A spark ignites the silent shrouds.

      Whispers of hope, a gentle plea,

      A glimmering light sets the spirit free.

      Through tangled paths of doubt and fear,

      A glowing warmth begins to clear.

      The heart beats strong, a steady drum,

      In the twilight where dreams become.

      Reflections in a Soaked Mosaic

      Raindrops dance on puddled glass,

      Each ripple tells of time that will pass.

      Colors blend in a vivid stream,

      Life’s fragments caught in a fleeting dream.

      Mirrors of moments, bright and dark,

      Secrets hidden in each tiny spark.

      Beneath the surface, stories unfold,

      In soft reflections, new and old.

      The Velvet Veil of Drenched Daylight

      Morning breaks with a tender sigh,

      Gentle rays weave through the sky.

      A velvet touch, soft and warm,

      Embracing all, weathering the storm.

      Drenched in hues of golden light,

      Nature awakens, banishing night.

      Each petal glistens, a brilliant show,

      In the glow of day’s resplendent flow.

      Flickering Lights in the Storm's Embrace

      Thunder rumbles, skies collide,

      A flicker spark, a dance of pride.

      Lightning paints the world in white,

      Illuminating shadows of the night.

      Within the chaos, a steady glow,

      A beacon shines where dark winds blow.

      Hope ignites in the tempest’s hold,

      A story of courage, bold and untold.

      Beneath the Gleam of Watery Veils

      Beneath the surface, shadows play,

      Soft whispers dance in silver sway.

      The light weaves through the brimming tide,

      Secrets held where dreams abide.

      Gentle ripples, a tender song,

      In tranquil depths, the heart belongs.

      Moments drift in the flowing stream,

      Beneath the gleam lies every dream.

      Shimmering Drizzles and Concealed Visions

      In soft rain's touch, the world transforms,

      Each droplet holds a thousand forms.

      Hidden glances through misty glaze,

      Illusions twinkle in silver haze.

      Silent echoes of what once was,

      In the gentle fall, the heart finds cause.

      Shimmering dreams in the falling light,

      Concealed visions awaken the night.

      Cascading Glimmers in Liquid Air

      Through veils of mist, the glimmers fall,

      A dance of light, enchanting all.

      Each droplet's fall, a secret told,

      In liquid air, pure dreams unfold.

      Gentle breezes, whispers old,

      Cascading stories in twilight gold.

      Reflections caught in a fleeting sigh,

      Glimmers cascade beneath the sky.

      Overcast Glimmers of a Forgotten Place

      Where shadows linger, past meets now,

      Overcast skies wear a solemn vow.

      In silent echoes, glimmers faint,

      Whispers of history, lost yet quaint.

      Amid the ruins where memories creep,

      Secrets sealed in the earth's deep keep.

      Overcast dreams dance in dismay,

      Glimmers of light on a weathered way.

      Veils of Transparency in the Earth’s Weep

      Beneath the gray, the soft earth sighs,

      As droplets fall from weary skies.

      With every tear, a tale unfolds,

      Of ancient roots and secrets told.

      The grass drinks deep, a thirst it knows,

      In silence, life within it grows.

      Each puddle forms a mirrored face,

      Reflecting time, a gentle grace.

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