Gentle Rain of Thoughts: A Book of Poetry

By Anne R. Murray

Synopsis of Gentle Rain of Thoughts
Gentle Rain of Thoughts is a collection of poetry by Anne R. Murray. Most of the poems are written from the authors latest novel, Wounded Heart in Flight, published in October 2015. This is the authors first published book of poetry.
Anne developed interest in poetry this year through a blogging course. In addition, she has learned a Japanese form of poetry, called the haiku. Over eighty poems and one hundred haiku poems are combined in this book.
Anne enjoys creative writing and free verse poetry. The author feels her heart and soul breathe in this book, setting her work apart from other writers/artists.
She hopes readers will continue to enjoy reading her poetry. Her intention is to inspire others to read more.

• Language: English
• Publisher: AuthorHouse
• Release date: Nov 12, 2015
• ISBN: 9781504960502

Anne R. Murray

Anne R. Murray is a native Georgian. Her roots are from the Southeastern region of the United States. She is the sixth generation born here from the old country. Anne was raised on Christian beliefs and traditions. She has three sisters and her parents are still living. Dr. Murray is a retired schoolteacher, earning a doctorate in education while teaching. She spends her time writing, researching and motivating others. She enjoys inspiring others to write as well as to read. Her brilliance to detail shows in her literary works. She uses the element of time to capture the essence of her writing. Anne delivers her heart and soul every time. Her strengths are her emotional portrayal of the characters in the story. The narration is delivered by presenting the main character in third person (she or her), as she expresses her thoughts. Shattered Dreams is a story of suspense, drama and adventure at the same time. There are some terrifying moments in the book. Other literary works include As The Scarlet Tanager Sings, As The Sweet Honey Runs, The Jagged Edge, Wounded Heart in Flight and Gentle Rain of Thoughts.

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Published by AuthorHouse 11/11/2015

ISBN: 978-1-5049-6049-6 (sc)

ISBN: 978-1-5049-6048-9 (hc)

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Contents

Acknowledgments

Introduction

POETRY

Animals

Birds

Darkness/Death

Dreams

Emotions/Feelings

General

Love/Romance

Nature

Patriotic

Regrets/Disappointments

Sadness/Sorrow

Seasons

Special Occasions

Spiritual/Spirits

Support/Encouragement

Weather

Why I Write

HAIKU

About the Author

I dedicate this book to my mother, Odene, who encouraged me to continue writing poems everyday. Without her support and encouragement, I would not have been inspired to write this book. Through her inspiration, I was able to finish this book, as well as give this book a great title.

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Acknowledgments

I want to acknowledge many people in writing this book. Many have contributed in helping to make this book possible.

First of all, I want to especially thank Lindsay for his blurp for the back cover. His consideration and time is much appreciated.

I want to thank the many bloggers that read my poetry this year. Without their reviews and responses, I would not have been inspired to write poetry.

In addition, I give a lot of gratitude to my friends and supporters that brighten my day with kind words and praise.

I give thanks to AuthorHouse for the courtesy of the image to the front cover. Much thanks to the staff for their guidance and direction.

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Introduction

Poetry was something I occasionally did in college. Writing poems to my boyfriend(s) once in a while was a habit, not a particular interest of mine. I became interested in poetry the first of the year when I entered a poetry blogging course. Within two weeks, I was conformed. I learned different styles and kinds of poems. Now I love poetry.

One particular poem I learned was the haiku. The traditional form of Japanese poetry called haiku, a form comprising seventeen syllables in three lines – traditionally five then seven then five syllables. I haven’t had much experience with the haiku. I can’t say it is my best loved form of poetry. I enjoy it but prefer the longer poems.

I give credit to my mother, who continues to give me encouragement for writing poems. Some are happy and some are sad. It is a mixture of events in my life. My dark side darkness and my light side lightness are affected. Bloggers seem to response to my darkness more rapidly. An interesting observation in that