Between The Tracks And The River: Life in North Lawrence, Kansas

Anyone who lives in a beloved place or yearns to do so will connect to this poetry collection which tells a story of how our lives are shaped by where we call home. Between the Tracks and the River takes place in North Lawrence, Kansas but the message belongs to the world. These are poems about community and the magic that happens when you learn how to live where you put your head down at night.

Between the Tracks and the River: Life in North Lawrence, Kansas by Iris Craver is a heartfelt collection of poems that captures the spirit and rhythm of North Lawrence. Through soulful and down-to-earth writing, Craver explores themes of home, nature, and belonging. Her poems weave together culture, humor, and memory, offering a rich tapestry of daily life and the magic within ordinary moments. The land itself becomes a living force in her work, echoing with both struggle and hope. Craver's vivid storytelling and deep connection to her roots shine in pieces like "Ditches in North Lawrence" and "Inside Out," which reflect her reverence for nature and the resilience found in everyday life. Poems like "She Could Have Been Famous" and "A Long Hard Winter" balance hardship with the promise of renewal, encouraging readers to find strength and beauty in life's challenges. This collection is an invitation to pause, reflect, and discover the gifts of connection and transformation that shape both place and spirit.

Iris Craver is living a life in North Lawrence, Kansas between the tracks and the river. She and her husband, Steve Stemmerman, enjoy working in a very large garden, spending time with family and friends, and traveling. Her publications include Do Lizards Have Lips? And Other Tall Tales From Toronto, Kansas, Spice it Up! An Herbal Extravaganza and Write to the Source A Journaling Guide for Recovery.