"When I write, it is because I feel it in my heart. To bring some joy or wisdom in the words that I impart." --Rhonda Moore
Poetry Rooted in Real Life, Faith, and Everyday Emotion
It's What I Do brings together the poems Rhonda DeVon Cox Moore wrote for the people and moments that shaped her world. These poems were created for family and friends, for church services, for celebrations, and for seasons of heartbreak or healing. Readers will find work that speaks with sincerity, gratitude, honesty, and spiritual reflection.
The foreword written by her son, Christopher T. Moore, introduces the book with a personal sense of admiration.
"Reading these poems gave me a glimpse into the mind and soul of the strongest woman I know." --Christopher Moore
What Readers Can ExpectThis collection supports readers who want poetry that meets them where they are. Many pieces offer comfort through prayerful insight, while others speak to love, loss, family strength, and the search for peace in a busy or painful world. Those who enjoy inspirational poetry, Christian poetry, African American poetry, or poems about relationships and remembrance will find familiar emotion throughout the book. The poems can be read in order or opened at any page whenever encouragement or clarity is needed.
Inside the CollectionThe book is organized into several sections that reflect the range of the author's experiences. Some pieces carry the rhythm of music and memory, while others focus on identity, pride, and the beauty of being a Black woman. The love poems explore devotion, connection, heartbreak, and renewal. The inspirational poems center on faith, perseverance, and spiritual strength. Additional sections include poems written for church ministries, as well as poems honoring loved ones who have passed. There are also reflections on home, gratitude, humor, world events, and everyday life.
A line from one poem captures the spirit of the collection:
"I am the new Black woman, full of pride, educated and free."
Who the Book Speaks ToThis collection is fitting for readers who look for poetry that brings encouragement, celebrates faith, reflects personal experiences, or offers comfort during grief. It also serves readers who want poems suitable for church programs, family gatherings, memorials, special occasions, or quiet moments of reflection.
A Collection Meant To Be Shared and RevisitedIt's What I Do is a warm and personal gathering of poems created over many years of real experiences. Whether a reader seeks a reminder of God's presence, a poem that echoes their own emotions, or words to share with someone they care about, this book offers meaningful pieces that can be returned to again and again.
