Street Sounds Sites and All That Stuff: Poems for the Soul

Street Sounds Sites and All That Stuff is a feast of unfiltered emotions and images that tug at the conscience and plays on the senses. From snapshots that capture the national sentiment following the September 11 attacks to the deeply personal loneliness and pain experienced when in and out of love, B. Elizabeth repeatedly meets life's events-both the good and the bad-with fervor.

Just as "The Feast" brings to life a family's gathering for a large meal, each bringing their special dish to the table, her entire collection of poems "is bread and vegetables it is love in a pot." She brings spice and heat with "Privilege," about a white man getting away with murder. Sweetness comes with "Love Is," which explores a dedicated relationship. And "Everything's Going to Be Alright" adds the perfect amount of savory comfort that makes one feel safe and at home.

B. Elizabeth has let some of the ingredients of this book simmer for decades, until the encouragement of her mother, family, and friends finally convinced her that it is once and for all ready to serve up to the world.