“Tomorrow’s Rain” by Andrew Daniels

Tomorrow’s Rain

Andrew Daniels
Independently Published (2025)
ISBN: 979-8263696511
Reviewed by Demetria Head for Reader Views (01/2026)

Tomorrow’s Rain by Andrew Daniels is American poetry complemented by illustrations. It opens like a story that you’re walking through. It has heart, emotions, and adventure. As it begins, it’s told by days one through seven and day 365. Then a collection by titles follows. From the beginning, readers are taken through places like the beach, a coastal village, and the Narrows Bridge. It’s not just about taking in what’s happening on the outside, but also what is going on inside. Daniels describes being on the beach during December and January, and he’s describing things like stained clothes and spilled coffee and the tide attempting to match the beat of his heart to no avail. This sets a nice tone and pace as Daniels entertains readers with pieces that are reflective, moody, and metaphorical.

I really liked how Daniels used repeating images and ideas across the span of this book, such as bridges, rain, and paper airplanes. For example, in “Day Three: Crossing the Narrows Bridge,” Daniels uses the bridge to represent both literal and emotional elements that separate one day from the next. Just like in “Day Four: Flight of Paper Airplanes,” the traffic lights are used to explain caution and how the rain floods through the red light, causing a whole collision of chaos. All of the poems, in my opinion, feel like Daniels is trying to connect the reader to the whole journey, rather than giving us random pieces. It’s an entire experience.

There are so many poems that I found direct at times, and others that I found humorous. I loved the exaggerated tales, the repetition, and some of the longer pieces in this interconnected trail of poetry. Daniels took us through heavier parts and lighter ones, and it felt purposeful. One that stands out for me is “Unpopular Opinion” because it’s short and blunt and says it all. I am one of those who feel exactly what Daniels is conveying. Life does not always make sense, but we don’t always say that out loud. This is just straight-up truth and doesn’t require a big explanation. But what makes it land is when Daniels says, “whether the rain is falling or the sun is shining, I must do my best to make sense of it.”  This shows growth and a realization. For me, it says we have to keep on keeping on, no matter what the day brings.

I really enjoyed looking at the artwork contributed by various artists and Daniels himself.  They are visual companions from simple sketches to pencil drawings. One of my favorites was the abstract or half faces. But they all worked well for this type of poetry book. I love unique pieces. Some of the illustrations, I’ve noticed, repeat the same symbols the poems speak of, from the paper airplanes to the stop signs and water. They made the book feel more personal for me, and I think readers will feel the same way.

Overall, Tomorrow’s Rain is poetry, but told in interconnected stories that share personal reflections, fragmented memories, and illustrations that match the overall vibe of the book. It’s a thought-provoking book that leaves you reflecting and asking your own questions. Readers who’ve enjoyed Rupi Kaur’s Milk and Honey will find so many reasons to appreciate Andrew Daniels’ Tomorrow’s Rain.