Fleeting Things

by Rachel H

Fleeting Things is a reflection on the journey to trust, love and belong. Combining the beauty of prose with the honesty of poetry, this collection reads like a memoir in metaphors. Rachel H draws on her most personal questions about her place in the world, then answers them all in faith and strength.

This book was written for anyone who has found home to be a fleeting thing. May it never hold you back.

Genres: Poetry, Christian

164 pages, Paperback

Published November 24, 2020

About the author

Hi, I’m Rachel!

I’m a poet and poetry editor based in Sydney, Australia.

I help poets write with purpose and create books that they are proud of.

I’m usually found with a coffee in one hand and a pen in the other.

I’m obsessed with stories and love equipping poets to share their own.

My first poetry collection, Fleeting Things, was published in 2020. Making Whole is my second book.

Reviews

[fatima · Rating 5 out of 5]

such a cute book!

[Megan Guest · Rating 5 out of 5]

To put it simply, this book was so beautiful.

Every poem is so unique and different, but come together in such a harmonious way to tell the vulnerable story of finding one's place in the world. It had such a lovely flow that made deep topics easy to digest and connect with.

My favourite thing about Fleeting Things was how it made me feel seen - Rachel did such a wonderful job of connecting the reader to her experiences in a meaningful and tangible way. It left me feeling comforted and less alone.

A truly unforgettable poetry collection. Cannot wait to read another poetry collection from Rachel.

[Kaylah J · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely loved this book. Probably one of my favorites I’ve read recently. Will definitely be reading again soon.

[Peter · Rating 5 out of 5]

This collection touched me and related to me more than I could have expected. Such deep insights into love and loss, healing, growth and faith. And what it really means to feel lost and trying to find your place in the world. Awesome! I look forward to reading it again.

[Rizza Ocampo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Everything I feel written in beautiful, raw words. I needed something encouraging but also something that made me feel seen — and this does those both so well! Love that her work is inspired by faith too! ❤️

[Joyce Chen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Rachel has a way of writing that draws you into her inner world while relating to your own experiences. Delving into her pages is like nestling into a safe and familiar place of comfort :)

[Malak · Rating 5 out of 5]

A beautiful book ,i deeply felt almost each poem written. Such an enjoyable read!

[Alva · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed taking my time and reading this book. I have found so many poems that I have ultimately fallen in love with✨ I really recommend this to people that love poetry☺️

[Jessica Brown · Rating 5 out of 5]

This collection truly makes me feel seen 🦋 So many poems just touch something in my soul.

I love the way the collection is organized, and that final section is so beautiful 🧡

[Natalie Welsch · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this. Every moment in every poem. She writes about anxiety in a way that is refreshing and relatable.

[Stephanie Silva · Rating 5 out of 5]

beautiful poems!

[Anne-Marie · Rating 3 out of 5]

some of the poems were great and truly beautiful and i found that i was able to relate to them on a deeper level. however, there were many cliches which disrupted the flow of some poems and at times the syntax was rather clunky - a few poems could have been worded better. other than that, i thought it was quite brilliant!

[anz · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read Fleeting Things sometime last year after I moved for a second time in two years. It was a beautiful collection of work. Extremely touching! I found myself relating deeply with several of her poems. Rachel is open and vulnerable in her poetry which makes her poems and writings relatable and heartfelt. She writes so eloquently as well.

Overall I could not recommend reading this collection more!