Rainbows After Rainstorms

<p class=ql-align-justify>The poems in<em> Rainbows After Rainstorms</em> portray the power of hope and resilience in navigating life's adversities through the lens of romantic relationships.</p><p class=ql-align-justify></p><p class=ql-align-justify>From the perspective of a young woman the poetry progresses from the start of a first love to a newfound maturity that has grown through her experiences.</p><p class=ql-align-justify></p><p class=ql-align-justify>First relationships come with an innocence and openness that can leave one vulnerable to disappointment and loss of oneself as the line between self-love and commitment to another may be blurred.</p><p class=ql-align-justify></p><p class=ql-align-justify>The unfamiliar path of a first relationship often mirrors the broader uncertainty of life. Hardship is inevitable but growth lies in our ability to overcome these challenges.</p><p class=ql-align-justify></p><p class=ql-align-justify>Finding oneself cannot happen without getting lost in the process. Love can be a double-edged sword wielding the power to both uplift and strike down but it still makes living life all the more worthwhile.</p><p></p><p><strong>(About the Author)</strong></p><p></p><p class=ql-align-justify>Maya Richards is a nineteen-year-old student at Cornell University and this is her first book. She began the writing process during her first relationship at seventeen. I was filled with sentiments of excitement and an eagerness to embrace love. We parted ways shortly after I began writing and although my relationship had ended I chose to channel my disappointment into determination. My poems took on a different light expressing my triumphs hopes and frustrations through the lens of romance. What started as an exploration of a relationship grew into something more personal: a journey toward understanding myself. She hopes to inspire other young women to be courageous in pursuing their passions.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p>