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In this poetry collection, readers discover poems that address race, faith, love, and human interconnection. The poems address current social justice issues like being Black in America. They also explore faith and devotion and the peace that faith can bring during turbulent times. “In His Eyes” reminds readers about the acceptance and salvation Christ offers to his believers. These types of poems encourage one to embrace the concept of accepting others. Other poems, like “Keep On,” encourage a person to continue going forward even when “trying is no longer good enough” and “your feelings inside are worn and torn.” A few of the poems, such as “Star,” celebrate the beauty and light nature offers in times of darkness. “Autumn Leaves” acknowledges the shifting of time and seasons and the role those play in one’s existence.
Whitlock's poems offer encouragement to continue through life’s darkness and read like prayers and daily devotionals. Other verses inspire readers to remember that “We’re just as equal on this sphere” and to put aside their differences in order to “hold hands together” and “care.” These poems not only help one learn to accept others but also to accept oneself. Self-love is a key element in poems such as “The True Side of Me,” which advocates for emotional exploration. Other poems incorporate quiet philosophical contemplations about looking into life’s dark places and finding the beauty many others overlook. This book has something to offer poetry lovers old and new. The free verse and lyrical structure of many of the poems make them easily accessible for everyone, no matter one’s experience with poetry.