CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: “INCARCERATED” WRITING PROMPTS
Culture. Art. Poetry. Stories. From Around the Globe.
WINNERS ANNOUNCED!!
Current Submissions
We proudly recognize the voices who have already answered the call.
Click on the author’s name to locate their submissions:
- 🖋️ Kiyma Cooper — Crown Point, Indiana, USA
- 🌎 Christian Joseph — Arima, Trinidad
- 🗽 Denise A. Kelley — Virginia, USA
- 🌍 Gregory Diaz — Tobago, Trinidad and Tobago
- 🌴 LA Rabsatt — Virgin Islands, Tortola
- 🌾 Nita L. Chase — Biloxi, Mississippi, USA
- 📚 Nelly Vee — Virgin Islands, Tortola
- 🌏 Vo Thi Nhu Mai — Western Australia
- 🌟 Dr. Napoleon Abad Torres III — Philippines
Each of these outstanding writers has contributed a powerful piece to the “Incarcerated” prompt, representing their communities and inspiring readers worldwide.
Who will be this year’s 2025 inspirational author?
Click “here” to learn more on how winners are chosen or see comment section below 👇.
Read Judging Rules in the Comments
Please review how the judging works before voting. See the comment section here for full details and instructions.
The top three entries with the highest cumulative star ratings will also be officially spotlighted as the “Best Inspirational Stories of 2025.”
Story Column Entries
Christian Joseph
Just a normal person, writing through inspired views.
CHAINS THAT CAN’T HOLD ME
No matter where I went
I just couldn’t seem to be free.
Those ever-present thoughts won’t release me.
I try to drown them out,
head deep under water,
but now I’m thinking this can’t be what life’s about.I’ve seen the ones who tried to escape,
put themselves in a box.
That could never be the answer,
not even with a little luck.
So I’m doing things different,
maybe changing my point of view.Because as long as I have life,
I have hope—
and you do too.
© Christian Joseph
4/26/25
Arima, Trinidad
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Total Voters: 10
Loading …THE MAN IN THE MIRROR
Woooo, I feel good now!
Compared to when I was barely a hundred pounds.
The all nights, the booze, the party, the drugs,
Did it all just to find loveBut that bathroom mirror in the hospital
Showed me how wrong I was
So I did my time on ward nine
Then got released with a clearer mindNow I’m proud to see my reflection
A miracle at the last second
For with that help from above
My life is no longer a curse
And I have learned to love myself first.
© Christian Joseph
4/29/25 Arima, Trinidad
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Total Voters: 9
Loading …THE WALLS SPEAK
Seems like my time has come
Cracks have grown too wide
Threatening to reveal what happens inside
Generations of hurt and pain
Joy and excitement
Loss and gain
Have lead to this moment
Where I can no longer protect those secrets again
I can hear death’s machinery
No doubt it’s here for me
But I’m not afraid
For I shall be reborn
And stand firmer in my place
To shield, to protect and to hide
Those very secrets they, cannot keep inside
© Christian Joseph
5/14/25 Arima, Trinidad
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VO THI NHU MAI
Writer portraying silence, sorrow, and truth from untold corners.
I REMEMBER
I am the ground at the gate of the market where shadows fall and hunger sticks around.
Today, a boy tried to steal xôi. A stick found him first.
The man beat him until he stopped moving.
I felt the weight of his tiny body against me, his fingers clutching a last lump of sticky rice.
His parents arrived too late. The mother wept, the father held him.
Together, they pried open his cold hand and ate.
Mouthfuls of grief.
I said nothing, but I remember it all—
the violence, the hunger, the love too slow to save.
I always remember.
#TheWallsSpeak
© Vo Thi Nhu Mai
4/26/25
Western Australia
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Total Voters: 9
Loading …THE RAIN FELL LIKE MEMORY
The rain taps the window like fingers of the past.
I close my eyes and hear her laugh, my sister running barefoot through puddles.
Back then we were whole. One mother, one father, one home.
But love shattered and silence grew roots.
Ten years, a wedding dress, and a stranger’s smile later, I stood outside the gate again.
Inside, trees blossomed. Inside, I no longer belonged.
Yet even here, even now, the memory of warm kitchens and gentle scoldings wraps around me.
They can’t cage my heart. They can’t erase my home.
Not while I remember it.
#ChainsthatCantHoldMe
© Vo Thi Nhu Mai
4/26/25
Western Australia
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Total Voters: 6
Loading …WHAT SHE LEFT BEHIND
I saw her again today in the mirror.
Hair tied back like mother, the same tired eyes, the same hurried movements.
And just like that morning long ago, I was twelve again, standing outside the crowded pho shop, tugging mother’s sleeve.
“Nhanh lên mẹ! Bạn con đang chờ!”
I remember her startled glance, the half-eaten bowl, the way she dropped everything, for me.
Back then, I didn’t notice how she never finished her meal. How she never once asked for time.
Now, brushing my hair with my own child calling from the hallway, I hear the mirror whisper:
She gave you everything. Did you ever say cảm ơn?
#TheWomanIntheMirror
© Vo Thi Nhu Mai
4/26/25
Western Australia
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Total Voters: 6
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Nelly Vee
CEO | Founder | Poet & Master Story Artist
THE WALLS SPEAK
I ain’t just a wall—
I’m the keeper of truth.
I’ve soaked in pain,
caught prayers that never got answered,
held the silence after the screams.
Every crack got a story.
They think I’m just concrete—
but I’ve seen it all.
And if I talk…
I’m tellin’ it raw.
© By Nelly Vee
4/18/25
Tortola, VI
Loading …Chains That Can’t Hold Me
They locked the door, but they couldn’t lock my mind.
I sat in that cold cell, but I was writing symphonies in my head—mapping out dreams they thought I’d lost.
Each day, I rose with a plan, not bitterness.
I whispered affirmations between the noise, reminding myself: You’re not your sentence.
Even in silence, I was loud—building freedom inside, brick by brick.
I forgave those who forgot me and loved the parts of me I once feared.
No bars could box in my rebirth.
I may have been bound, but I was never broken.
© By Nelly Vee
4/20/25
Tortola, VI
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Kiyma Cooper
Poet, Published Authoress, Inspirational Speaker.
CHAINS THAT CAN’T HOLD ME
Life has me shackled by my hands and feet,
This weight on my shoulders and back has me beat.Bound and shackled with chains so tight,
Someone please help me with this fight.
Round and round this battle in defeat,
Can’t wait for me and freedom to meet.These visions of shackles have me bound,
I’m screaming out for help but listen there’s no sound.
Is it a figment of my imagination or could this be real,
Seems these chains are wrapped around me tight like thick thread on a wheel.Boldly using all my power and strength,
I’m shaking these chains ‘til my body is limp.
Weakness has come in the blink of an eye,
Feels like my soul is about to die.Life has me shackled there’s nowhere to turn,
Slowly I see my visions burn.
Shackled and chained to the ground,
Seems I’m just breaking down.But I’m about to shake these chains and be shackle free,
cause I know there is healing within me.(Life Has Me Shackled)
© 2025 PoeticPrettywings
04/25/25
Crown Point, IN / USA
Social Media: Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, SoundCloud, YouTube
Rate each submission out of 5 stars based on originality, emotion, relevance, clarity, and depth. Thank you for voting!
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Total Voters: 5
Loading …PRISON OF THE MIND
The hardest prison to escape is your mind.
Concentrate, stimulate, dedicate, replicate and see where you end up.
Many often subject themselves to a mental prison. How?
You let others talk down on you.
You let others discriminate against your well-being.
You believe in the criticisms that’s periodically thrown your way.
Until your real self stands up.
It then reminds you, you are a Queen or King!
You are full of dreams, and you walk in the power of His love.
Reminding yourself, depression is a trick, your confidence gets thick,
Your friends, strength, and faith encourage you to BREAK FREE
of this (Prison Of The Mind).
#ChainsthatCantHoldMe
© 2025 PoeticPrettywings
04/25/25
Crown Point, IN /USA
Social Media: Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, SoundCloud, YouTube
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Denise A. Kelley
Poet, Published author, coach, empowerment speaker, Child of GOD!
CHAINS THAT CAN’T HOLD ME
I won’t be bound
GOD has made me free.
Refuse to let the enemy whisper in my ear,
tempting me to eat from the forbidden tree.
Ohhh okay, Satan,
so same tricks, same game – different day,
REpackage the box,
Get new people to play.
See, I was chained to sin
held tight by material things in life.
When my massa satan said “Jump”,
I responded, “How high?”
But today is my Emancipation Proclamation
No longer filled with envy
shackled with fetters,
making me bitter not better.
Today is my Emancipation Proclamation,
satan I am FREE
your chains are broken,
You can no longer hold me!
© Denise A. Kelley/Author
TikTok: @deniseakelley
4/16/25
Virginia, USA
Instagram: @msdkelley
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Total Voters: 5
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Linette Rabsatt
Virgin Islands poet Linette Rabsatt, writing since 1996, features in Be Inspired, magazines, and blogs.
BOUND
in an insane strategy
they took me away from me
dulling all my senses
shuttering my lips
leaving me bound
unsettled and broken
I held the key
to freedom
but was too locked
away within my mind
that I couldn’t escape
the physical or psychological chains
on my
eyes
ears
mouth
hands
feet and
mind
#ChainsthatCantHoldMe
© Linette Rabsatt
4/18/25
Tortola, VI
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I am pleased with what I see in the mirror
Although I may not be up to your standards
But not to worry
I’m not caught in a ballad
Cause I’m about living my life
Within reason
Without treason
And with a little seasoning
To match the season of the year
Every day is about doing one’s best
Despite the tests
And despite the lack of rest
Be like the orange zest
Not the best on its own
But when blended with other ingredients
Becomes a culinary fest
So don’t let anyone make you feel
Like you’re less than what
God blessed you to be
You don’t have to agree
With the naysayers
Because your circle should be
The ones who love you
With a love that’s true
So enjoy the image in the mirror
Love yourself and live life with vigor!
© Linette Rabsatt
4/18/25
Tortola, VI
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Dr. Napoleon Abad Torres III
Poet, spiritual scribe, orchard keeper, devoted, inspired daily by faith.
“Incarcerated”
The biggest prison is my heart
When love’s incarcerated it can’t depart
Your heart’s the prisoner in it
Your guard is my heartbeat
Your heart can’t leave when it’s my prisoner
In my heart it will be my inmate forever
You’re not a criminal but my lover
As your guard my spirit will always be there
Your heart’s a prisoner that’s to my heart will be forever incarcerated
Its escape I’m always agitated
To your heart pardon will be granted
If you and me get married
We will be incarcerated in love forever
Prisoners of passionate union together
Your heart will be incarcerated with chain
In my prison heart’s cell your heart will eternally remain
Written: 04/23/2025
Author: Dr. Napoleon Abad Torres III
Country: Philippines 🇵🇭
Prompt: Incarcerated
Format: Quatrains
Entry #: n1312
© 2025
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Nita L. Chase
God’s Daughter, Poet, Actress,
Published Author, Coach, Speaker,
Dancer, Entrepreneur
The Walls Speak
I can still
feel
and read
your scribble
Your tears
and dribble
fill the cracks of me
And from my cracks
I see
You will be free
Literally
Life can’t bury you
in between these walls
Your voice escapes
echoing down halls
And I will be Jericho down
Defeated sound
Dust N ground
No longer erect as I witness
your freedom found.
© Nita L. Chase
4/26/25
Biloxi, Mississippi, USA
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Gregory Diaz
My Life, my Living, my Livity _ all by God's Grace.
THE WALLS SPEAK
“You’re back ….. squeezed into my corner.
Hiding won’t stop him from letting the neighborhood truly appreciate how stupid, lazy, no-good and waste-of-time you are.
There, he said it, that most hateful line of you being the ‘After-Birth’! That the ‘Real Baby’ was thrown away.Blocking your ears won’t help.
You need to ‘Man Up’.
Work on yourself.
Look to the Positive, throw all Negative behind your back.
Strengthen your strengths and make your weaknesses strong.Borrow my bricks to harden your Heart and face the world like me; a Wall.
© Gregory Diaz
4/29/25
Tobago, Trinidad and Tobago
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Total Voters: 9
Loading …THE MAN IN THE MIRROR
Wait!?
Who is that??
Can’t be me……
Head up _ Chest out _ Dressed to impress.
Set and ready to take on the world.That’s a lie though.
A Mirror can’t reflect a mind _ The Insecurity _ The Doubt _ The Fear _ most especially The Cringe of being degraded for someone else’s amusement.You so upright and outstanding in the Mirror, what exactly is preventing you from being Confident and Determined……
Fear of being Laughed at??
You are already being Laughed at _ Day by Day, Year by Year.Why not let them Laugh for reasons you admire.
Let Real Life reflect your Reflection.
© Gregory Diaz
4/29/25
Tobago, Trinidad and Tobago
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Total Voters: 7
Loading …CHAINS THAT CAN’T HOLD ME
Dear Me,
In reply to your question — Yes, I stopped taking medication.Those tablets are for control. To keep my mind in check.
I realized the best medicine for me is me. I am meant to be the Master of my own Destiny.
Why donate myself as slave to a pill??Am on the way — See myself — Understand myself — Learn myself — Grow myself.
I will not be afraid of myself… or for myself.I will treat me with lots and lots of Tender Loving Care.
I Love Me.
I am,
Yourself.
Be Blessed.
© Gregory Diaz
4/29/25
Tobago, Trinidad and Tobago
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Total Voters: 8
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Current Submissions
We proudly recognize the voices who have already answered the call:
- 🖋️ Kiyma Cooper — Crown Point, Indiana, USA
- 🌎 Christian Joseph — Arima, Trinidad
- 🗽 Denise A. Kelley — Virginia, USA
- 🌍 Gregory Diaz — Tobago, Trinidad and Tobago
- 🌴 LA Rabsatt — Virgin Islands, Tortola
- 🌾 Nita L. Chase — Biloxi, Mississippi, USA
- 📚 Nelly Vee — Virgin Islands, Tortola
- 🌏 Vo Thi Nhu Mai — Western Australia
- 🌟 Dr. Napoleon Abad Torres III — Philippines
Each of these outstanding writers has contributed a powerful piece to the “Incarcerated” prompt, representing their communities and inspiring readers worldwide.
Will your name be next?
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Purpose
This creative writing exercise is designed to empower voices often silenced—those navigating incarceration, mental battles, or the lingering weight of past trauma. It encourages emotional intelligence, personal reflection, and freedom through self-expression. This contest aims to inspire incarcerated individuals, returning citizens, and those who’ve ever felt mentally confined to reclaim their power through storytelling.
Theme
Not all prisons have walls. Many live behind invisible bars—trapped by fear, guilt, grief, or silence. Whether you’re locked away physically or mentally, your words can be a key. Speak your truth. Break free.
Rules
- Word Count: 50–100 words
- Submit: Upload entries via this Google Form
- Provide: Name/Alias, Date
- Provide: Area, State, and Location
- Deadline: May 15, 2025
- Choose Prompt(s): From the list below
- Originals Only.
- No AI (Artificial Intelligence)
- Copyright: ©️ Protected by Author
- Optional: Author/Bio Photo
Prompts to Choose From
- The Walls Speak
If these walls could talk, what would they say? Write from the point of view of a wall, a shadow, or an object that has witnessed it all. - Chains That Can’t Hold Me
Define personal freedom. Share a moment when your mind refused to be caged—even if your body was. This could be a poem, short story, or letter to your past/future self. - The Man/Woman in the Mirror
You catch your reflection and feel seen. Who is staring back? What battles has this person survived? Tell your raw, honest story.
Invitation
Open to all who have felt bound—physically, emotionally, or mentally. Let your voice rise. Let your words set you free.
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For Those Inquiring About Prizes—
While the heart of this submission call was never about competition, we’re honored to recognize and celebrate your voices with a set of meaningful literary gifts, generously contributed by fellow authors:
Prize Categories:
1st Place: “It’s My Business, Mind Your Own” and “Dark Haze—The Island (2nd Ed.)” by TC Neville Senior (Nelly Vee)
2nd Place: “The Mind of a Poet” by Kevin Grant
3rd Place: “Be Inspired” by Linette Rabsatt
These eBooks, all available on Amazon Kindle, will be delivered free of charge directly to the winners’ inboxes as a token of appreciation for their powerful, creative contributions.
Now, to the heart of this prompt…
“Incarcerated” was never just about a prize. It was born from a deeper place—a desire to build a living archive of real stories, raw truths, and redemptive voices. It’s for those who’ve been silenced by circumstances—whether by prison walls, emotional chains, or life’s trials.
This theme is deeply personal. It was inspired by the voices of incarcerated individuals I know, and by my daughter’s current journey to reclaim her courage and voice. This prompt is a bridge—for her and others—to speak, to heal, and to inspire.
Your submissions are not just entries.
They are testimonies of resilience, reflections of courage, and echoes of hope.
Thank you for being a part of something greater than a contest.
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Nelly Vee
Nelly Vee is a multifaceted author, publisher, and creative strategist behind KVI Network Creations. Known for blending culture, realism, and transformative storytelling, he develops literary works and community-focused initiatives that elevate voices and inspire growth. His leadership, innovation, and lived experience continue to shape a dynamic ecosystem of books, mentorship, and creative impact.
Judging & Spotlight Recognition
The public will serve as the official judges for the “Incarcerated” Writing Contest. Each submission will be evaluated using a 5-star rating system based on the following five criteria:
Submissions will receive a cumulative score between 1 and 5 stars overall.
The top three entries with the highest cumulative ratings will be officially recognized as the “Best Inspirational Stories of 2025.”
Important Judging Dates
How Winners Are Chosen (Public Judging Info)
Each story is rated by the public using a ⭐️ 1 to 5 star system. To keep it fair and simple, here’s how we decide the winners:
1. ➕ We total all the stars each story receives.
2. 🔢 We count how many people rated each one.
3. ➗ Then we divide the total stars by the number of ratings to get an average score.
Example:
If a story gets ⭐️45 stars from 👥10 people:
45 ÷ 10 = 4.5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨
What If There’s a Tie?
If two or more stories have the same average rating, we use the number of ratings as a tie-breaker.
📊 The story with the most ratings will rank higher.
Why?
More ratings mean more engagement and broader support from the public.
Final Recognition
The top 3 stories with the highest average ratings (and most public engagement in case of a tie) will be officially recognized as the:
🏆 Best Inspirational Stories of 2025
Keep reading, rating, and showing love to these powerful voices—your feedback matters!
Who Are You Representing? 🌍✍️📣
From islands to inner cities, across borders and belief systems—this is a global challenge to every country, community, writing group, and creative circle:
Who are you representing—and will your story rise to claim one of the top three votes? 🏆
To all who’ve already submitted—thank you.
Your voices are powerful. 🗣️
Your words, courageous. 💬
Your truths, freeing. 🔓
Each submission breathes life into the “Incarcerated” prompt, reminding us that even within mental, emotional, or physical confinement—freedom begins within. 🕊️
If you haven’t yet, this is your call.
📢 Share your truth
📝 Speak for your people
🌐 Represent your voice
Read the entries or submit your own here:
https://kvinc.org/call-for-submissions-incarcerated-writing-prompts/
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Current Submissions Include:
LA Rabsatt (VI, Tortola)
Napoleon Torres III (Philippines)
Denise A. Kelley (VA, USA)
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“Incarcerated” Writing Prompt — Judging & Results Update
To all participants and supporters—thank you for your powerful submissions and for casting your votes. The public voting phase is now officially closed, and we are currently reviewing and finalizing the results.
How Voting Worked
Each story was rated by the public using a ⭐️ 1 to 5 star system, based on the following five judging criteria:
✨ Originality – Creativity and uniqueness of the piece
❤️ Emotional Impact – The depth of emotion it evokes
⛓️ Relevance to Theme – How well it connects to incarceration (mental, emotional, or physical)
📝 Clarity & Structure – Readability, organization, and flow
🔍 Depth of Message – Strength, meaning, and purpose behind the work
Scoring Method:
Total number of stars received by a piece was divided by the number of voters to calculate the average score.
Example:
If a story received ⭐️45 stars from 👥10 people:
45 ÷ 10 = 4.5 average stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨
Fairness & Placement Rules
One Placement Per Author: Each author is eligible to place only once in the top three (1st, 2nd, or 3rd).
Multiple Submissions: Only the highest-rated entry per author was eligible for final placement.
Single Entry Consideration: This ensures fairness for those who submitted one piece.
Tie-Breaker Rule
If two or more pieces had the same average rating, we used this process:
Primary Tie-Breaker: The story with the most total ratings was ranked higher.
Final Tie-Breaker: If still tied, the KVI editorial team determined placement based on overall impact and originality.
Why? More ratings reflect greater community engagement and broader reader support.
What’s Next
✅ Score Verification: Currently underway
🏆 Winners Announced: May 30, 2025
⭐️ Honorable Mentions & Features: Select stories will be highlighted in future publications
Final Recognition
The top three stories with the highest average ratings (and the most engagement if tied) will be honored as:
🏆 Best Inspirational Stories of 2025
We Want to Hear From You
Even though voting is closed, we invite you to continue showing love to your favorite pieces. Leave a comment, share your thoughts, and uplift the voices that moved you the most.
Your feedback helps spotlight stories that deserve to be heard.
– KVI Network Creations, Krafty Page Chronicles & C.A.P.S.