Traveling the River

by Hope Whitby, Lisa Mistry (Cover), Llewellyn Hensley (Design)

Growing up in rural, southern Virginia, Hope Whitby planted marigolds in the garden with her mother, canoed the Nottoway River with her father, and waited for the bookmobile on the porch with her sisters Vicky and Kelly. Her debut poetry collection captures with great intimacy and warmth a girlhood immersed in the natural world, and a poet's coming of age. Traveling the River is a book about strong roots, new beginnings, and the timeless redemptive power of art and nature. "Give my words seed," Whitby writes, "and they will take root."

124 pages, Paperback

Published May 2, 2019

Reviews

[Phyliss Todd · Rating 5 out of 5]

Unique, intriguing, essence captured...simply a stunning piece of work. A beautiful glimpse into life and what surrounds us. A glimpse of the natural world in a simplistic and heart felt way; allowing us to see, feel and touch the openness of questioning existence through the eyes of a beautiful soul. Each emotion jumps the page with such rare honesty, truth and love.

Some of my favorite poems were:
Proverbs 22:6 Poem
The Stained but Pure White Dogwood
Late One August Evening
Between Two Rivers
It Is Finished Haiku
Sanctuary, A Haibuin for Mary Jo
Love Letter to a Stranger
First Bath
New Religion

May you enjoy the simplistic yet profound poems that Hope brings to life. Amazing and an incredibly well-done piece of art.