Linear Light from the Ivory Tower is the first collected volume of poetry by Sheryl Williams Mathis, lovingly preserved and published posthumously by her daughter, D. K. N. Yuko.
A deeply spiritual woman with a lifelong love of nature, philosophy, and the metaphysical, Sheryl explored life's greatest questions through poetry. Her work reflects moments of joy, grief, hope, wonder, quiet contemplation, and an enduring search for meaning. Written with honesty and compassion, these poems invite readers to pause, reflect, and see the world through a thoughtful, deeply personal lens.
Following Sheryl's passing in 2001, her daughter undertook the task of gathering decades of scattered poems and preserving them for future generations. The result is a lasting tribute to a mother's voice-a collection that might otherwise have been lost to time.
Whether you are drawn to reflective poetry, spiritual themes, or simply the beauty of heartfelt writing, Linear Light from the Ivory Tower offers an intimate glimpse into one woman's journey through life, love, nature, and the unseen world.
About the Author
Sheryl Williams Mathis (1954-2001) was a poet, student of the metaphysical, and lifelong admirer of the natural world. Her writing explored spirituality, human emotion, and the quiet beauty found in everyday life. Linear Light from the Ivory Tower is the first of two posthumous collections assembled by her daughter to preserve her literary legacy.
About the Author :
Sheryl, an African-American Wiccan from Georgia, was a lover of all things metaphysical and natural. She often expressed her deepest feelings through her poetry. Some of Sheryl's poems have been featured in: * IMAGE OF MYSTIC TRUTH by NEW WORLDS UNLIMITED 1980 * YEARBOOK OF MODERN POETRY by YOUNG PUBLICATIONS 1980 * OUR TWENTIETH CENTURY'S GREATEST POEMS by WORLD OF POETRY PRESS 1981 * THE FAMILY TREASURY OF GREAT POEMS by WORLD OF POETRY PRESS 1981 * EARTHSHINE by POETRY PRESS 1982 * AMERICAN POETRY ANTHOLOGY by AMERICAN POETRY ASSOCIATION 1982 * POETRY OF LOVE-PAST AND PRESENT by FINE ARTS PRESS 1982 * POEMS OF THE HEARTLAND by FAIRLANE HOUSE 1990's * HONEY CREEK ANTHOLOGY OF CONTEMPORARY POETRY by FAIRLANE HOUSE 1990's Sheryl's many awards include: * THE GOLDEN POET AWARD by WORLD OF POETRY PRESS 1989 * AWARD OF MERIT by WORLD OF POETRY PRESS 1989
