A poet's soul is able to find truth in a moment in time, a vista, or an experience. A poem then is a bridge to a poet's view of the world and that is what Eileen James has created in Poems of the Soul. Through her poems, readers are able to experience the inspiration and insight that she has found in nature, family, and even loss. Many of James' poems share her joy and sense of place that she derives from living by the sea in Newfoundland. Some are inspired by the more difficult realities of life, such as the death of a loved one, the ravages of dementia, or being overwhelmed by loneliness. Others celebrate happier moments such as a wedding, an anniversary, or simply walking hand-in-hand with a loved one. All reflect her faith in God, and James shares the comfort and hope this brings her in her verse.