In Poetry, Em Luis delves into her varied life experiences. Exploring both negative and positive emotions through her poetry, Luis ranges from exhortative works that call the reader to action to reflective pieces that examine her feelings on subjects ranging from youth, parenthood, relationships, and mental health. Luis does not shy away from difficult themes, instead choosing to address topics of addiction, suicide, and intimate partner abuse, in order to shed light on these subjects and the impact they can have on both the person suffering and the people around them. But not all of Luis' poems are of a darker nature; she also writes about light-hearted experiences in her youth and the joy to be found both with friends and lovers. In this collection that runs the gamut from grief to delight, Luis offers something for everyone.