Leaving Lumberton
Leaving Lumberton by Sheryl Slocum, published by Wipf & Stock Publishers on December 20, 2022, is a collection of poetry that delves into themes of abuse, spiritual impoverishment, and the journey toward healing. With 110 pages, this edition presents a thoughtful exploration of the human experience in a town marked by the scars of clear-cut logging, reflecting on both the land and its people.
Readers will find poems that articulate the complexities of grief, loss, and the potential for growth and awareness. Through imagery of nature and everyday moments, the work emphasizes the possibility of moving from desolation to wholeness. The collection invites reflection on personal journeys and the steps necessary to leave behind one’s own “Lumberton,” making it a poignant addition to discussions around inspirational and religious themes.
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Lumberton is a real town in an area historically denuded by clear-cut logging where the abused spirit of the land pervaded both place and people. The poems in this book explore various kinds of abuse and spiritual impoverishment as well as growth of awareness and healing. The journey from desolation toward wholeness proceeds in ordinary ways: waiting quietly like a bare field under a wide sky, noticing the budding lilac, or simply taking the next first step. We can leave our Lumbertons.
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