Analyzing Imagery and Metaphor in Poetry

Read the following poem:

In the hollow of the hand,

She cradled the promise of rain,

Whispers of thunder encircled her thoughts,

As shadows danced on the edge of dusk.

Hope clung like ivy to the walls of her heart,

A fragile beauty, wrapped in uncertainty.

Analyze how the poet uses imagery and metaphor to convey themes of hope and uncertainty. Develop a thesis that articulates your interpretation and discuss how specific textual evidence supports your argument.