Words Left Unspoken

By JE Lomax

"In the silence of his cell, he finds solace for his soul." Words Left Unspoken is a searing collection of poetry by JE Lomax, an African American man who has spent a large part of his adulthood behind bars--sentenced to 15 years for homicide at the age of 20. In the stillness of his cell, Lomax rediscovered his voice, one that speaks in verse when conversation is scarce, when remorse runs deep, and when freedom feels like a distant dream. It is in the immense silence that his written word becomes loud. These poems are not just words on a page--they are confessions, questions, memories, and hopes forged in the crucible of incarceration. Lomax writes with unflinching honesty about the weight of his past, the cold realities of prison life, and the emotional and spiritual battles he fights daily. Poetry becomes his escape, his therapy, and his way of reclaiming pieces of himself that the system tried to erase. Words Left Unspoken gives voice to the silenced, offering readers a rare and intimate glimpse into a world too often ignored. It's a story of reckoning, reflection, and resilience--proof that even in confinement, the soul can still speak.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0F44G77GR
• ISBN13: 9798316890835
• Release Date: April 2025
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 79 Pages
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.2" x 6.0"