One year after Lyric learned the truth regarding the news of his birth parents' from his grandmother, Lyric is now in college to study graphic design and he's still in a relationship with Layla who have always been at his side since day one. Lyric is still hesitant to accept Julia back into his life as his mother. Lyric still has some lingering questions which need to be answered by Julia. Meanwhile at a family event, Julia shows up hoping to reconnect with Lyric. Yet, emotions run high and secrets are spilled that will only end up in tragedy.

When the river cries deep is a heart warmth poetry book compiled with poems by Donnell Hicks. These poems were written during the darkest moments in his life from 2009-2010. After many years of contemplating to release his poems, Donnell Hicks is finally releasing his trials, his violence, his tribulations, his joys and his happiness to uplift, encourage and inspire anyone who have found themselves in similar situations. These poems are Donnell Hicks' testimonies to share with the world.

Each poem written will genuinely take the reader on an emotional voyage of pain, love and hurt. This compilation of poems grants the vulnerability of one man's soul including his testimony while he'd walked the long road home. These poems will greatly inspire each individual.