Originally published in 1915, Thoughts of Idle Hours remains a work of art for the modern-day reader. Myra's poems bring a sense of gratitude to the hearts and minds of others while capturing the daily nuances of her life as a Black Woman in the American South. Myra was blind when she wrote her book and was referred to as the "blind verse writer". She hoped her poems would one day bring happiness into the lives of readers. Today, her work brings both joy and awe as she is revered as a great writer of her time.