The Singing River Poems
The Singing River Poems by Benjamin Morris, published by Belle Point Press on February 25, 2025, is a collection of 80 pages written in English. This debut work explores the Mississippi Gulf Coast, reflecting on the interplay of shifting landscapes and ancient memories. Through a series of formally diverse and elegantly crafted poems, Morris meditates on the natural forces that influence concepts of family and identity.
Readers will find a thoughtful examination of a region where the elements of soil, blood, and water intertwine, evoking themes of resilience and hope. The collection invites contemplation on what can be preserved amid change, as it delves into the complexities of belonging and the human experience. With its rich imagery and poignant reflections, The Singing River Poems offers a unique perspective on the relationship between environment and identity.
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Drifting along the Mississippi Gulf Coast, The Singing River asks what can be saved in a place of shifting landscapes and ancient memory. Benjamin Morris’ debut collection meditates on the forces of nature that shape our notions of family and identity. Formally diverse and elegantly crafted, these poems bear witness to a region where the soil often finds blood and water mixed, tinged with hope that some of us may still emerge cleansed after going under.
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