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Ethel L. Jones
The author, Ethel Jones, is overdue in publishing
some of her many writings of essays and stories.
Th is book of poetry began when every morning before
leaving to teach her third graders; she strat...view moreThe author, Ethel Jones, is overdue in publishing
some of her many writings of essays and stories.
Th is book of poetry began when every morning before
leaving to teach her third graders; she strategically
began placing little rhymes for her own children to
read before leaving for their perspective schools.
Th e title, “Plain Talk for Plain Folks”, was considered
for the book because each poem carries a message
and it is desired that the message be understood by
the masses. Noting that the poems fell under eight
headings, which include, “Praise”, “Inspiration”,
“Women”, “Family”, “Love”, “Social Issues”, and, surprisingly, “Death”, “Words for
Living”, became the better choice.
Besides writing, Ethel also has a natural ability to work with drama and training
others to recite passages. Th is innate talent was recognized and widely used
throughout her twenty-four years teaching. She was usually the director or had
some intricate part in all of her schools’ productions.
Of the schools attended, Savannah State University, Fort Valley State University,
University of Hawaii, and Augusta State University, none was attended for writing.
Each was about improving or advancing in other areas of Education. However,
because she loved it, Creative Writing was probably one, if not the most enjoyable
subject in Mrs. Jones’ classrooms.
Many who have read some of the author’s writings have said that she should publish
her work. Her self-evaluation is, “Some pieces, I am very proud to say that I wrote.
But if I have talent, it belongs to the Lord, so, for that reason, perhaps I should
publish”.
“See Me”, “No Man”, and “I Will Not Let You” are three of several poems within
the book which bring out the natural dramatic spirit of the author. Th ey are bound
to incite those who love to recite poetry and make others “think”.view less