l love the short poignant poems and how the book is divided into two opposites - eclipse and illumination. This is supposed to show the author's journey. I really liked that concept. I also think the photography successfully captured the mood of the poems. Just loved the book! I was so moved by the author's journey.
~ Finding oneself, USA, from Barnes & Noble
If this is your first foray into the world of Photopoetry, then you're in luck, since there is no better introduction than Alene Sen's "Rainbows in the Night: Poems." The combination of words and images is intoxicating, as you share the laughs, joys and pains (with the occasional tear) of Alene's heartfelt words. Within these pages, the poet bares her soul, and we, the reader, are richer for it. Her raw, unfiltered words grip you, leaving you no choice but to follow Alene on her journey. And it is a journey worth pursuing. Highly recommended!
~ Frank Beghin, author of Sweet Creatures: a Trilogy of Horror ( 2025 DarkWinter Press), Canada, from Goodreads
Thank you, Alene, for sharing your talent with us in your new poetry collection. Rainbows in the Night: Poems is a path for illumination from the unfamiliar dark places we may all find ourselves in at some point in our lives. It is a masterpiece that is a feast for the eyes and the soul. The combination of your words and the beautiful images hits a chord of hope. The poetic messages in your kernels of self-reflection touch the heart and are a warm invitation to continue to seek comfort in the journey of healing.
~ Susan K, Canada, from Goodreads
I really needed this book. I have been going through a terrible divorce and was feeling lost and depressed. This book lifted me in unexpected ways. Somehow, I didn't feel so alone. They say sometimes a book finds its reader. This book found me. I am so glad I picked it up.
~ Lostpuppy, Canada, from Indigo
I am truly blown away at the quality of this book. Right out of the gate, the book looks and FEELS great! But the real quality is not in the physicality of the book itself… it is what’s inside! Each well thought out, perfectly written poem is paired with a picture that suits the poem perfectly… all of the photos in this book are original and taken by the author themselves, I am truly impressed. Exceeded all of my expectations with the book, you will not be disappointed!!
~ Evan T, Canada, from Amazon
Alene Sen is brilliant! Her book is intelligently written. Alene invites us to go with her on a journey to the depths of despair, all the way to the peaks of enlightenment. Her words are heartfelt and we cannot help but feel her pain and suffering. She guides us through a maze of emotions until we find joy and acceptance. Her resilience is inspiring. Her book needs to be read by everyone!
~Patrice L, Canada, from Amazon
I gladly give five stars and high praise as Alene Sen’s Rainbows in the Night is a beautiful collection of poems to read and digest, and absolutely savour! As I turned every page, I was both visually and emotionally moved and my interest was captivated. I found her stunning and poignant photographs held me in a state of calm and serenity, which truly enhanced the beauty of each poem for me as I absorbed her every word. I was, equally, enthralled by the depth of her sincerity, honesty and grace with which she had written every poem and from the first poem to the last, I was impressed by her eloquence. I found her writing to be so intuitive and humbling, that her poems truly resonated and they elicited many unexpected moments of emotional clarity and valuable insights. Her poetry may be her self-proclaimed journey of self-discovery, enlightenment and emotional healing, but it is a journey that is so relatable and profound! Reading this beautiful book was a real blessing as it ignited a desire for my own self-reflection. In a nutshell, Rainbows in the Night is a brilliant collection of poetry that is emotionally stirring, thought provoking, and inspirational and definitely a ‘Gem’ of a book to read through!!! and reread when your spirit needs a lift.
~ Valerie E, Canada, from Indigo
Very nice poem. Finished reading as soon as I got it. Feel sad and happy at the same time. Sometimes I am sad because what happened in reality. And sometimes I am happy because of wishful thinking or just be happy because of the weather or whatever. Not everyone has the time or courage or ability to write poems! I will this book again for sure.
~ David L, Canada, from Amazon
An enchanting collection of poems and original photographs by the author. Through poetry, Alene expresses resilience as she faced dark moments of pain, guilt, shame, despair and depression. With the power of words, she found rays of light to discover strength, acceptance, hope, gratitude and joy. Highly recommended for a deeply enlightening experience!
~ Frances F, Canada, from Amazon
私たちの周りに溢れるsadness, fatigue, fear。あるいは、shame, guilt, pain。
そうしたものにいつも囲まれて、一人でそれらに向き合うには、
とてもやっていけない日常をも抱えています。
この本とともに、英語の音と光と映像とともに、様々な感情に指を添えて、
ひとつひとつ丁寧にトレースしていくと、それらのネガティブな感情にすら、
生きる力が含まれていることに気づかされます。
そんな不可能が可能につながっているようなことも教えてくれました。
偶然か必然か、この本を読んでいたら
ページに虹が射し込んで来たの
~ Okkun, a poet, Japan
(Translation)
Sadness, fatigue, fear, shame, guilt, pain. We are surrounded by such things all the time, and it is hard to face them alone. With this book, along with the sounds, lights, and images of English, I traced various emotions with my finger, and realized that even those negative emotions contain the strength to live. It also taught me that the impossible is connected to the possible. Whether by chance or by fate, a rainbow appeared on the page as I was reading this book.
~ Okkun, a poet, Japan
Thank you, Alene, for sharing your talent with us in your new poetry collection. Rainbows in the Night: Poems is a path for illumination from the unfamiliar dark places we may all find ourselves in at some point in our lives. It is a masterpiece that is a feast for the eyes and the soul. The combination of your words and the beautiful images hits a chord of hope. The poetic messages in your kernels of self-reflection touch the heart and are a warm invitation to continue to seek comfort in the journey of healing.
~ Susan K, Poet, Canada
"The book's words enlighten my spirit."
~ Dr. Nagwa A E-N, Professor and Researcher, Canada
You can really feel this book and find your own feelings in the pages. This is a book that can help you to understand that sometimes life it's not easy, but there it's always a light in front of you. This it's not only a book, this it's a heart between your hands. I just love it.
~ Verodomshil, Canada, from Indigo
I have followed Alene's Haiku and was eager to pick up her book of Poetry. I was not expecting this and was in awe. She captured authentic emotions with her words and well placed photography. I recommend this book for both men and women. This book of poetry and photography took me on a journey of all the emotions that relationships can provide including pain, happiness, perseverance, and lastly hope. I found myself rooting for her. Well done!
~ Scott R, USA - from FriesenPress.com
Alene’s book offers poignant insight in which the reader can understand and connect with. The photography elements help capture the aesthetic of each article written, tying each piece together into an art form worth reading. I’d recommend buying a copy!
~ Keith G, USA - from Amazon
ting for
This book, combining introspective poems with stunning black and white photos, is a moving work of art. A creative interplay of word, metaphor and image that is personal yet universal. A journey. A true original.
~ Alfred F, author of A Summons on the Wind (Kelsay Books, 2023) - USA, from Amazon
Raw emotion! I highly recommend this book of poetry and photography. It is a glimpse into raw emotion that is so difficult to capture. Brilliantly crafted photography and illustrations. I heard a voice that is in all of us that is rarely captured in poetry. Much respect!
~ Andrew R, USA - from Apple Books
One is almost caught breathless by Alene Sen’s raw honesty and arresting imagery that potently captures the depth, breadth, and volatility of human loss and, with the power of the word, healing and light – indeed, rainbows in the night! Congratulations, Alene, on a beautifully produced book – itself an experience of darkness dissolving into the light.
~ Marian K, Librarian, Canada
alene sen’s rainbows in the night is a collection of vulnerable moments. pain, anger, anxiety, regret, hope. feelings we all experience but often find too difficult to confront. sometimes feeling like an internal monologue of things we wish we had said in the moment. a striking collection that explores difficult themes but is ultimately about resiliency and recovery.
~ Brian C, Graphic Novel Artist and Co-Creator, Zero Ghost (247 Comics, 2024), USA, from Amazon
~ Finding oneself, USA, from Barnes & Noble
If this is your first foray into the world of Photopoetry, then you're in luck, since there is no better introduction than Alene Sen's "Rainbows in the Night: Poems." The combination of words and images is intoxicating, as you share the laughs, joys and pains (with the occasional tear) of Alene's heartfelt words. Within these pages, the poet bares her soul, and we, the reader, are richer for it. Her raw, unfiltered words grip you, leaving you no choice but to follow Alene on her journey. And it is a journey worth pursuing. Highly recommended!
~ Frank Beghin, author of Sweet Creatures: a Trilogy of Horror ( 2025 DarkWinter Press), Canada, from Goodreads
Thank you, Alene, for sharing your talent with us in your new poetry collection. Rainbows in the Night: Poems is a path for illumination from the unfamiliar dark places we may all find ourselves in at some point in our lives. It is a masterpiece that is a feast for the eyes and the soul. The combination of your words and the beautiful images hits a chord of hope. The poetic messages in your kernels of self-reflection touch the heart and are a warm invitation to continue to seek comfort in the journey of healing.
~ Susan K, Canada, from Goodreads
I really needed this book. I have been going through a terrible divorce and was feeling lost and depressed. This book lifted me in unexpected ways. Somehow, I didn't feel so alone. They say sometimes a book finds its reader. This book found me. I am so glad I picked it up.
~ Lostpuppy, Canada, from Indigo
I am truly blown away at the quality of this book. Right out of the gate, the book looks and FEELS great! But the real quality is not in the physicality of the book itself… it is what’s inside! Each well thought out, perfectly written poem is paired with a picture that suits the poem perfectly… all of the photos in this book are original and taken by the author themselves, I am truly impressed. Exceeded all of my expectations with the book, you will not be disappointed!!
~ Evan T, Canada, from Amazon
Alene Sen is brilliant! Her book is intelligently written. Alene invites us to go with her on a journey to the depths of despair, all the way to the peaks of enlightenment. Her words are heartfelt and we cannot help but feel her pain and suffering. She guides us through a maze of emotions until we find joy and acceptance. Her resilience is inspiring. Her book needs to be read by everyone!
~Patrice L, Canada, from Amazon
I gladly give five stars and high praise as Alene Sen’s Rainbows in the Night is a beautiful collection of poems to read and digest, and absolutely savour! As I turned every page, I was both visually and emotionally moved and my interest was captivated. I found her stunning and poignant photographs held me in a state of calm and serenity, which truly enhanced the beauty of each poem for me as I absorbed her every word. I was, equally, enthralled by the depth of her sincerity, honesty and grace with which she had written every poem and from the first poem to the last, I was impressed by her eloquence. I found her writing to be so intuitive and humbling, that her poems truly resonated and they elicited many unexpected moments of emotional clarity and valuable insights. Her poetry may be her self-proclaimed journey of self-discovery, enlightenment and emotional healing, but it is a journey that is so relatable and profound! Reading this beautiful book was a real blessing as it ignited a desire for my own self-reflection. In a nutshell, Rainbows in the Night is a brilliant collection of poetry that is emotionally stirring, thought provoking, and inspirational and definitely a ‘Gem’ of a book to read through!!! and reread when your spirit needs a lift.
~ Valerie E, Canada, from Indigo
Very nice poem. Finished reading as soon as I got it. Feel sad and happy at the same time. Sometimes I am sad because what happened in reality. And sometimes I am happy because of wishful thinking or just be happy because of the weather or whatever. Not everyone has the time or courage or ability to write poems! I will this book again for sure.
~ David L, Canada, from Amazon
An enchanting collection of poems and original photographs by the author. Through poetry, Alene expresses resilience as she faced dark moments of pain, guilt, shame, despair and depression. With the power of words, she found rays of light to discover strength, acceptance, hope, gratitude and joy. Highly recommended for a deeply enlightening experience!
~ Frances F, Canada, from Amazon
私たちの周りに溢れるsadness, fatigue, fear。あるいは、shame, guilt, pain。
そうしたものにいつも囲まれて、一人でそれらに向き合うには、
とてもやっていけない日常をも抱えています。
この本とともに、英語の音と光と映像とともに、様々な感情に指を添えて、
ひとつひとつ丁寧にトレースしていくと、それらのネガティブな感情にすら、
生きる力が含まれていることに気づかされます。
そんな不可能が可能につながっているようなことも教えてくれました。
偶然か必然か、この本を読んでいたら
ページに虹が射し込んで来たの
~ Okkun, a poet, Japan
(Translation)
Sadness, fatigue, fear, shame, guilt, pain. We are surrounded by such things all the time, and it is hard to face them alone. With this book, along with the sounds, lights, and images of English, I traced various emotions with my finger, and realized that even those negative emotions contain the strength to live. It also taught me that the impossible is connected to the possible. Whether by chance or by fate, a rainbow appeared on the page as I was reading this book.
~ Okkun, a poet, Japan
Thank you, Alene, for sharing your talent with us in your new poetry collection. Rainbows in the Night: Poems is a path for illumination from the unfamiliar dark places we may all find ourselves in at some point in our lives. It is a masterpiece that is a feast for the eyes and the soul. The combination of your words and the beautiful images hits a chord of hope. The poetic messages in your kernels of self-reflection touch the heart and are a warm invitation to continue to seek comfort in the journey of healing.
~ Susan K, Poet, Canada
"The book's words enlighten my spirit."
~ Dr. Nagwa A E-N, Professor and Researcher, Canada
You can really feel this book and find your own feelings in the pages. This is a book that can help you to understand that sometimes life it's not easy, but there it's always a light in front of you. This it's not only a book, this it's a heart between your hands. I just love it.
~ Verodomshil, Canada, from Indigo
I have followed Alene's Haiku and was eager to pick up her book of Poetry. I was not expecting this and was in awe. She captured authentic emotions with her words and well placed photography. I recommend this book for both men and women. This book of poetry and photography took me on a journey of all the emotions that relationships can provide including pain, happiness, perseverance, and lastly hope. I found myself rooting for her. Well done!
~ Scott R, USA - from FriesenPress.com
Alene’s book offers poignant insight in which the reader can understand and connect with. The photography elements help capture the aesthetic of each article written, tying each piece together into an art form worth reading. I’d recommend buying a copy!
~ Keith G, USA - from Amazon
ting for
This book, combining introspective poems with stunning black and white photos, is a moving work of art. A creative interplay of word, metaphor and image that is personal yet universal. A journey. A true original.
~ Alfred F, author of A Summons on the Wind (Kelsay Books, 2023) - USA, from Amazon
Raw emotion! I highly recommend this book of poetry and photography. It is a glimpse into raw emotion that is so difficult to capture. Brilliantly crafted photography and illustrations. I heard a voice that is in all of us that is rarely captured in poetry. Much respect!
~ Andrew R, USA - from Apple Books
One is almost caught breathless by Alene Sen’s raw honesty and arresting imagery that potently captures the depth, breadth, and volatility of human loss and, with the power of the word, healing and light – indeed, rainbows in the night! Congratulations, Alene, on a beautifully produced book – itself an experience of darkness dissolving into the light.
~ Marian K, Librarian, Canada
alene sen’s rainbows in the night is a collection of vulnerable moments. pain, anger, anxiety, regret, hope. feelings we all experience but often find too difficult to confront. sometimes feeling like an internal monologue of things we wish we had said in the moment. a striking collection that explores difficult themes but is ultimately about resiliency and recovery.
~ Brian C, Graphic Novel Artist and Co-Creator, Zero Ghost (247 Comics, 2024), USA, from Amazon
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