Missy Shackelford

Set against the backdrop of a river town rich with southern culture, each poem invites readers into the worlds and minds of its people. 

Through vivid imagery and evocative storytelling,“Water Towns” brings to life a diverse cast of characters navigating their existence on a journey of metaphorical and actual rivers and roads. Each swimming against the current with the breath of their own reckonings.

With a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of the human experience, the poems explore many themes throughout, each one provoking us to confront, question or embrace. Inviting readers to pause and contemplate their own journeys and reckonings.

This collection is not just an exploration of a place, but of personal narratives, revealing the struggles and triumphs that define us all. 

Perfect for lovers of the south, nostalgia, philosophy and those who appreciate the written word.

A Fictional memoir of growing up in the South during the 1980's with anxiety.