21 Bars: Poetry from the Inside – A Powerful, Unfiltered Collection of Prison Poems (Paperback or Hardcover)

21 Bars: Poetry from the Inside – A Powerful, Unfiltered Collection of Prison Poetry

📖 Author: A. Perkins
🏷️ Series: 21 Bars Collection
📅 Publication Year: 2025
📚 Format: Paperback or Hardcover | 280 pages | 6 x 9 in
🏢 Publisher: AVOY LLC
🌍 Language: English
📘 ISBN: 978-1-967367-28-3
Signed by Author Limited Edition Available as a special purchase see note below. 

"Who was I when the world was mine?
Who was I, before the crime?"

Behind bars, time moves differently. Every moment stretches, every memory lingers, and every word carries the weight of survival.
21 Bars: Poetry from the Inside is an unapologetic, rhythmic journey through incarceration, self-reflection, and redemption.

If you appreciate the unfiltered storytelling of Tupac Shakur, Langston Hughes, or Maya Angelou, this book will resonate deeply. These poems strip away pretense and dive headfirst into the realities of confinement—the regrets, the revelations, the hope that refuses to die.

📖 Who Is This Book For?

✔️ Lovers of powerful, rhythmic poetry – Gritty, lyrical, and unforgettable
✔️ Those impacted by the justice system – Whether you’ve lived it, know someone inside, or advocate for reform
✔️ Readers seeking raw truth – This collection challenges and inspires
✔️ Educators & students studying social justice – A teaching tool for discussions on incarceration, resilience, and self-expression
✔️ Anyone who has felt trapped—mentally, emotionally, or physically – Proof that freedom starts within

🔥 What You’ll Get From This Book

🎤 Spoken-word-style poetry that stays with you
💡 Deep reflections on justice, identity, and redemption
📖 A firsthand account of survival behind bars
🔥 A testament to resilience and second chances

21 Bars is more than poetry—it’s truth, pain, and power in verse.
Are you ready to listen?

Reader Reviews

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Raw, Powerful, and Deeply Human
Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2025
“Each poem feels like a confession, a moment of clarity carved from chaos. The author’s voice is authentic and unfiltered, making the reader pause and reflect on freedom, justice, and what it means to be seen.”

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Raw, Real, and Unforgettable
Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2025
“Each poem pulses with truth, vulnerability, and the kind of wisdom that only comes from lived experience. Whether reflecting on confinement, hope, regret, resilience, or redemption, this book captures the human spirit in all its complexity.”

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Highly Recommended
Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2025
“21 Bars is more than just a poetry collection — it’s a window into the soul of someone navigating life from the inside. Honest, emotional, and at times heartbreaking.”

Signed by Author Edition Instructions:

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