"A Collection of Poems" is a whole-hearted expression of love, faith, and compassion. In succinct and uplifting verse, Lela H. Coley reflects on the pivotal experiences in her life and invites readers to join her on an exploration of her inward self. Imaginative and witty, this in-depth personal study depicts her experiences as a mother, wife, daughter, and educator, and with great candor and intelligence speaks of the Black experience in America and of the importance of a deep faith in God. Heartfelt and candid, "A Collection of Poems" is good for the mind and soul.