Welcome to the Art of Soulmaking
The letters we’ve received from Art of Soulmaking participants have been filled with genius, creativity and
the power of art that brings recognition to the soul of our participants.
This gallery is intended to share the work of these artists, and bring their voices and messages
out into the world.
The Path Not Seen
Looking out on a world of living color,
yet I dream in black and white,
with eyes shut wide,
seeing the unseen.
Tempted to run
but only in place,
for the thing I fear
inhabits this space.
One day will dawn—
the sun so bright—
greeting me
to the day I'm victorious in flight.
As I move from this pl...
May 16, 2025, by Chad Langgle
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Consciousness
Tiny lights strewn
across the sky,
traveling from
far and wide—
Just to at last alight
within my curious eyes.
As I gaze,
I can’t help but wonder
if these lights
of infinite yonder
would continue to exist—
lest I stand
As Witness.
May 16, 2025, by Lee Call
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HAIKU: CELL
Outside, the sun shines.
Not a cloud in the blue sky—
I watch from inside.
May 16, 2025, by Lee Call
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GUIDING LIGHT
We’ve been having many storms. Rain and wind pound the side of our building. Our tall razor-wired fences shake and tremble, as if wanting to uproot themselves and find shelter. The recreational yard’s trash cans roll around, vomiting the garbage they once held. I know this storm will last all nig...
May 15, 2025, by Adrian Torres
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME
Forty-six years around the Sun
have taken me to Europe,
universities
and awards galore.
But year forty-seven
starts in my jail cell,
a felonious mistake
locks me in the glare of a crucible.
Nighttime nightmares
of a world with no darkness,
and I’m free
wandering a bright dreamscape.
There were so...
May 14, 2025, by Michael Russell
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A PLAYMAKER'S PRINCIPLES: An Encouraging Playbook for Positive Transformation
The author delves into the principles that propelled his life transformation and reshaped his perspective. After investing countless days, months, and years refining these principles, he crafted a system rooted in real-life experiences to navigate through trials and setbacks. His aim is to inspir...
May 14, 2025, by Christopher Zambrano Jr
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THE VALUE OF ME: An Encouraging Guide for Self-Discovery and True Purpose
Are you on a journey to find your true value? “The Value of Me” is your essential guide to self-discovery and true purpose. It serves as a foundational starting point for those who are seeking direction and inspiration for a more fulfilling life. Delve into heartfelt encouragement and advice, aim...
May 14, 2025, by Christopher Zambrano Jr
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21 DAY OF EXCELLENCE: A 21-Day Devotional to Help Rejuvenate the Mind, Body and Soul
by Christopher Zambrano Jr. (Author), Lucretia Esposito (Contributor)
"21 Days Of Excellence” is an inspiring devotional that focuses on rejuvenating the mind, body and soul. It serves as a source of motivation and encouragement, offering insights to help you find renewed strength and purpos...
May 14, 2025, by Christopher Zambrano Jr
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THESE WORDS: I'm Proud of You
Every time these words are spoken,
it's like someone sliding metal across concrete,
creating a loud, gut-wrenching noise.
These words are foreign to the ears—
absence of fatherhood, lack of brotherhood.
Instead of embracing these words,
we run and hide, like a child
who has done something wrong....
May 13, 2025, by Christopher Zambrano Jr
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BELOVED ETERNAL READER: Your Modern Ghoul
“Your Modern Ghoul”
My Beloved Eternal Reader, hello; good day,
a-ha hey hey, I must start with this —
I am glad you are here,
with me in this journey through mystery.
You are like I, are you not?
First steps in cemeteries, your favorite memories,
that sound heard behind you,
the exciting spiritu...
May 13, 2025, by Jacob Rowan
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For the ones in the dark I write for: A CRATE POEM
May 13, 2025, by Jacob Rowan
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The Rat shows how even a rat can climb mountains and have a new day out of darkness
May 13, 2025, by Carlos Gonzalez
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REDEMPTION
It is a political drawing where society or perhaps the government keeps redemption out the grasp of inmates
May 13, 2025, by Carlos Gonzalez
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Wrestling Champion
Wrestling Champion
By Miguel Velasquez
December 30, 2020
You may wonder,
Wonder why my muscles bulge
How 1 got so strong
Why you can't help but stand in awe I
I bet you didn't know,
Know that I'm a champion
Of wrestling that is
I wrestle
I've wrestled,
Wrestled in many battles
Battles I didn't ch...
May 5, 2025, by Miguel Angel Velasquez
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Sweet Sibling
Sweet Sibling
By Miguel Velasquez
August 25, 2020
My second mother
You being the oldest
My role rnodel
The toughest t
But also the sweetest
1 was your third leg
As I staged
Connected to your hip
I remember crying
Seeing you arrested
Because
You could do no wrong
My little eyes
Peeking from the co...
May 5, 2025, by Miguel Angel Velasquez
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Best Friend
By Miguel Velasquez
July 27,2021
You asked me
"Where are you?” and
"Where do you live at?"
1 don't like to lie.
So of course,
1 went around the question.
"1 live over the mountains.
By the ocean, 14 hours away."
"Do you live in a lighthouse?”
"You can say that, there’s
A bright light and a tower....
May 5, 2025, by Miguel Angel Velasquez
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The Liberator
The Liberator
by Miguel Velasquez
December 7, 2021
An act of mercy towards you
Is my composure and humility
You see, as you humiliate me
My heart composes compassion and love
l was only in your military-style shoes,
Innocent bystanders were like flies I shewed
Your podium or tower was my street o...
May 5, 2025, by Miguel Angel Velasquez
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Collateral Damage
Collateral Damage
By Miguel Velasquez
September 16, 2020
Wherever, you are now
I want you to know
How
Far your actions continue to go
The day you decided
To take my father’s life
Uncertainty and loneliness coincided
You might as well of taken mine
I tried my best to hide it
But I really wasn’t fi...
May 5, 2025, by Miguel Angel Velasquez
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