“…as if
sorrow were a thing to be
shouldered alone then laid
down when needed, using all
the plainest words you know.” (A Longer Word Than Sorrow)
River Paw Press is delighted to announce the pre-sale of A Longer Word Than Sorrow a poetry chapbook by Karl Sherlock.
Shortlisted for the 2026 Silent River Poetry Prize, A Longer Word Than Sorrow is a richly textured collection of poems about grief, memory, history, love, disability, identity, and the fragile relationship between human lives and the natural world.
“Is there value in it, not
to discard what’s broken?” (A Thimble’s Worth)
River Paw Press offers a special pre-sale discount on this chapbook for a limited time and invites readers, educators, libraries, and reviewers to reserve a copy of the book while the discounted rate is available.
To learn more, and to purchase your copy, CLICK HERE
