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In this relevant poetry collection, readers find verses where the violent realities of American culture meet with peace, prayer, and meditations. Poems like "Doctor M, L, K" remind them that the spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. has never truly left but keeps on "marching as we sing." Other poems such as "Heal the Land" remind one of the power of faith and prayer in the face of adversity and seemingly insurmountable challenges. It bears the rallying cry, "There must be peace in every sky / there must be love in every eye." Later in the collection, the poem "Evil Minded People" bears a stark warning: "Evil can happen at any given time." The collection concludes with "I Wish You Well," a positive set of verses that leaves readers exiting the book's pages with a smile.
The poems in this book travel through a cycle of turbulent and peaceful emotions, relying primarily on rhyme schemes to create an authentic voice and move the collection forward. The speaker is bold yet friendly, and the pieces invite readers to participate in experiences and philosophical insights. The commentary on some of America's most violent social issues, ranging from shootings to greed to racism, makes the collection relevant. Many of its verses could serve as a response to any headline in an American morning newspaper, and others read like the heartfelt reflections from a well-loved devotional. For those seeking a place where daily prayer and faith conquer conflict and upheaval, this collection's pages offer a unique solace.