Across the Water Vol. II – KPC CAPS Call
CAPS members, share your story, art, or community spotlight in Across the Water Vol. II. Celebrate Caribbean culture, love, and resilience—submissions open until February 28, 2026.
Still I Rise (For My Son) — A Poem of Motherhood, Faith, and Redemption
A powerful poem by Lavonnie McManus inspired by the spirit of Maya Angelou’s “Still I Rise.” Written from lived experience, this piece reflects motherhood, incarceration, faith, and the strength
Ink Don’t Lie
I’m not hiding. I’m working. This table knows my weight. This pen knows my grip. Every line costs something. The room keeps talking, but none of it’s for me. I came to sit with what follows me h
Blueprints of an Unbroken Seed
“Blueprints of an Unbroken Seed” — by Nelly Vee I look back now at forty-four and realize I wasn’t supposed to survive half the storms I walked through. I was that seed thrown into hos
Domestic Violence Awareness Month — A Personal Tribute by Nelly Vee
A powerful tribute by Nelly Vee from his book Chronicles — Where Shadows Breathe, honoring Domestic Violence Awareness Month. “Puzzle Pieces — Completion” sheds light on love, loss, and the jo
Nelly Vee Scores IPC Poetry Victory & Service Award Nomination
"Poet Nelly Vee wins IPC Contest and earns national nomination for using poetry to inspire, heal, and uplift communities."
“Incarcerated” Writing Prompt Competition Recap
Discover the powerful results of KVI’s “Incarcerated” Writing Competition—highlighting raw stories of confinement, resilience, and personal freedom.
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: “INCARCERATED” WRITING PROMPTS
"Not all prisons have bars. Write truth. Share pain. Reclaim power. Submit your story. Your words can set you free."
“Love Above the Label: Celebrating the Renga Poetry Challenge Winners”
A global celebration of love through poetry, uniting voices across cultures in the Renga Poetry Challenge. Discover the winners and their verses!