She also published two volumes of poetry entitled Just Give Me a Cool Drink of Water 'fore I Diiie (1971), which was nominated for a Pulitzer Prize, and Oh Pray My Wings Are Gonna Fit Me Well (1975).
Dia juga menerbitkan dua buku puisi dengan judul Just Give Me a Cool Drink of Water 'fore I Diiie (1971), yang masuk nominasi dalam Pulitzer Prize, dan Oh Pray My Wings Are Gonna Fit Me Well (1975).