In the Mourning is not your average poetry collection. It gives you a look into the raw feelings of the peaks and valleys Mrs. Johnson has encountered. In addition, she provokes the reader's thoughts, feelings, and interpretations by including a "Thoughts" section after each piece. If you are not a big poetry reader have no fear- as this is not your traditional book of prose. And for you lovers of poetry, you will find at least one or two recognizable styles.