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

Discover the heart of North Lawrence in Iris Craver’s soulful poems, where everyday moments, nature, and resilience weave a rich tapestry of home.
The collection reflects on belonging, resilience, and finding magic in everyday life. Craver’s vivid storytelling captures the beauty of connection and the strength found in embracing where you call home.

Enjoy the rich details of Iris’s “herbal apothecary” tales of Kansas. Each poem speaks of the small details that make a life, for a poet who loves where she lives and declares, “I choose to stay and wear an apron/as my shield for the battle, pile up books to build my fortress/and use my love as a weapon of mass instruction.” Like her backyard garden, this collection is carefully tended.
Linda Barnes, Past President of the International Federation of Biblio-Poetry Therapy

“Craver’s poetry is a collection of ponderings, reminiscences, and humor about life in Kansas, her beloved place. “The sky is the color of cinnamon toast.” Tree branches look like chicken bones.” Her descriptions set the tone in this brilliant poetry collection, and she makes it easy to taste the music within her soul.”
Ronda Miller was the former State President of the Kansas Authors Club. Unfortunately, before this book went to press, she passed into the next life in December 2024. She was my cheerleader (the author).

“My attention span is about an inch long, and this book kept my interest. These poems capture what it is like to live in North Lawrence. Iris’s poems have changed how I view my neighborhood, and I’ve lived here 60+ years!”
Ted Boyle, President of the North Lawrence Neighborhood Improvement Association.