The Empathy of Rain is a lyrical collection of poems that uses rain, in all its moods and forms, as a mirror for human feeling. Each section whether “Morning Dew,” “Virga,” “Scotch Mist,” or “Thunderstorms” offers a shift in tone and imagery. The poems explore longing, memory, love, and loss through recurring symbols of weather and light. The author leans into musical cadence, often weaving music, mythology, and natural imagery into lines that blur the boundary between personal memory and universal meditation. The effect is a tapestry of emotions carried by the rhythm of rainfall.

I often felt swept up in the sheer intensity of the writing. Some poems feel like whispers, others like sudden storms, and that variation kept me hooked. I admired how the poet wasn’t afraid to be vulnerable. The words carry a kind of raw ache, especially when love is spoken of as something both eternal and fleeting. The writing is lush, often overflowing, and that abundance created an atmosphere that felt alive.

The metaphors tumble one after another. That torrent of language mirrors the theme: rain rarely falls gently for long. It arrives in waves, it drenches, and then it vanishes. The book captures that sensation perfectly, even when it risks drowning the reader in its intensity.

I would recommend The Empathy of Rain to readers who love poetry that is unfiltered and emotional. It is best suited for those who don’t mind getting lost in layers of imagery and who want to feel as much as they want to think. If you enjoy writing that leans into passion, music, and the mystical bond between nature and the human heart, this poetry book will give you plenty to return to each time you open it.

Pages: 180 | ASIN : B0FC5M62CN