Made of Rivers

Now revised and expanded with new poems, this raw, honest poetry collection carries readers through the winding currents of self-discovery, transformation, and healing, leading to a glistening sea of love and triumph.

she asked me what it felt like –
to feel at home in my body.
“like breathing underwater
like having sunlight for bones
like an ocean for a heart
and chamomile tea for blood.”

With these words and more, Emory Hall’s debut poetry collection follows the unique anatomy of a river, swelling with loss and grief, and dances with the sacred waters of transformation and motherhood. Full of magic and deep emotion, Made of Rivers will wash anew all those who come to it, uncovering hidden corners of the self, longing to be discovered. It explores the feminine and draws upon Emory’s own wellspring of life experiences, hardships, triumphs, and revelations. Her work sheds light on vital themes of healing and self-care, offers solace to those navigating profound loss, and strikes a chord with mothers, both seasoned and new, who find their own journey mirrored in the pages of her poetry.