C. Alexandria-Bernard Thomas's book Reclamation. is a poetry exposéinto the inner workings of "doing the work." This book is unique in the fact that it causes the reader to pause and look at the messy thing that is existing and see the divine; not only in ourselves, but in all the people andthings around us. Reclamation. takesus on a journey of growth and release through poetry in the most literal, spiritual, and redemptive way possible. I am glad to have shared in their catharsis.

-Micah the Poet, Author of Things No One Else Wants to Say

C. Alexandria-Bernard Thomas has words dripping off a powerfulpen. I think C. must have added elasticity to the paper used to write this book. Ink this heavy would disintegrate regular paper. This poetry immerses you. Truth and real life are served abundantly. There is no pretense, only raw emotions served with a poetic machete. This is lyrical justice. Words dance with imagery, and occasionally pain cuts in to take the lead then love has the last word.

- Kim B. Miller, First Black Poet Laureateof Prince William County