Compose a sentence using figures of speech.
Her tears flowed like a river as she felt a tempest of emotions, but hope was her anchor, always holding her steady through the storm.
Complete the following task based on the instruction and optional input provided.### Instruction:
Compose a sentence using figures of speech.

### Output:
Her tears flowed like a river as she felt a tempest of emotions, but hope was her anchor, always holding her steady through the storm.