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Soul Clothes

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A charming and evocative little book of poetry which is very obviously written from the heart...and soul.
I particularly liked the poem "Today I Said a Prayer" written for the writer's cousin who died of Aids. Also "WOMEN WAITING": breast cancer, a story" which outlined the discomfort (both physically and mentally) felt by women affected by this disease. Regina is also a practising lawyer and "Hold on to God, a lawyer's prayer was deeply moving.

Regina Jemison is a woman I would dearly love to meet. Her faith, caring and, quite often, anger at the "system" shines from the pages of this book. Poetry I will read over and over.

When "Soul Clothes" arrived in the mail, I stared down at the thin book of poetry, perplexed and wondered, 'Is that all?' I read the forward by Rev. Marsh, who said I would be touched. And my sarcastic self thought, 'Yeah right.' But Rev. Marsh was right.
"Because a door in my soul opens,' expresses so poetically why I write. "Women Waiting," speaks of my mother's fight with breast cancer and "Lover, I can't Make you," paints a clear picture of my relationship with my estranged daughter.
Regina D. Jamison delivers a mighty punch from such a small package!

I love to read and I have a soft spot for poetry but, believe it or not, there is more to me than that. Another fascinating aspect of my personality is that I love quilts and quilting. So this little collection appeals to me on more than one level - the cover makes my eyes happy and the poetry inside makes my heart happy. Regina Jemison's poetry touched me on a very basic level. It is easy to see that she writes from a place of honesty and from her heart. Lovely.