Even if the river dries to only
morning dew and dust,
the scar of it remains in the earth.
If the circumstances were prime,
it could fill again,
and that would be okay because
I know why it flows now.
Grief Like a River bares the iterative, complex process of grief through sincere, raw poetry. Smith's tender honesty delicately guides the reader through the human experience of loss.
Her debut collection does not claim to be a solution or the final word on the matter. Rather, her personal revelations and inquiries offer companionship for those who have faced grief and for those who desire an example of hope.
Reviews
…this is a work that begs readers to pause, considering the grieving process as her words and images pour their emotions onto the page.
— Stacie, GoodreadsThis book of poetry puts into words so many things that can't be said during the grieving process.
— Mille, Goodreadsthese poems capture unfiltered grief and carry readers through a journey to understand this metaphorical river until they come to chorus with the poet, "I know why it flows now."
— Joy, Goodreads