“…Flowers bloom under the warmth of your smiles,

Birds develop voices carrying tunes

Of cherished moments before taking flight…”

In “After the Rain”, author and poet Tumika Cain features an amazing collection of beautifully written poetic prose pulsing with a soothing rhythmic structure that promises to touch the heart, and awaken the mind and spirit of the reader. The sensual tone within the pages serve to convey a deeply touching and personal account; a myriad of emotions that range from deepest anguish to greatest joy, all symbolic of life after the raging storm. Each poem manages to be a sensual caress of the senses that is both titillating and enrapturing for the reader that guides us on a compelling journey towards love and redemption. Ms. Cain will captivate poetry fans with an intimate look at the fierce inner strength residing within the spirit of a woman, while revealing what seems like a gentle whisper from the heart that ebbs and flows like a well written symphony of hidden secrets that are both haunting and vulnerable.  You will indeed be swept away…”