This Side of the River Deep calls to deep...
Published on 18. November 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
74 pages
978-93-7314-313-2 (ISBN)
Description
Each piece in this collection is rooted in lived experiences and spiritual longing, shaped by the raw beauty of West Virginia's beautiful landscape and the redemptive hope of God's presence. From the aching emptiness of a child's absence to the quiet strength found in letting go, this debut collection is an offering for anyone learning to navigate the miles between what was and what is becoming. This book is for those who have known sorrow, and those who still believe that there is beauty after the storm. May God find you between these pages and comfort you.
More details
Person
Sarah Portner is a West Virginia writer, mother, and storyteller whose poetry explores themes of grief, healing, faith, and the quiet beauty of the Appalachian landscape. Rooted in personal experience and spiritual reflection, her work weaves moments of motherhood, loss, and wonder into expressions of resilience and hope. Sarah draws inspiration from winding rivers, ancient mountains, and the still, small voice of God-trusting that poetry, like nature, can lead to both sanctuary and restoration in our Creator.