i refer to [jet] black: the prelude, volume 1, as a compilation of poetry as a poetic leave in conditioner, thoughtfully crafted to empower our hair damp hair with justice and dry hair with truth. each book in the series is compiled of ripened thoughts [poems] and urgent accords of pulsing appeals recorded to support [condition] and protect the [jet] black woman and her legacy. i recommend you massage the [jet] black conditioner onto damp or dry hair and do not rinse. music is instrumental in my poetry process as certain poems you will find make lovely lyrics and were written with an original melody manufactured from my mind. [book 3], “black diamonds” challenges you to live a life based on truth, never bias or false faith. while prayer can bring you closer to your truth, intermissions in your story, and periods of pauses or waiting can push you to trust your own truth. these poems will help you recognize resilient rocks of truth and your black diamond. diamonds are tough, and so are you. they don’t break and neither does truth, so why would you? feel free to discuss these thoughts in solitude or with friends using the questions for discussions at the end of the book.

i refer to [jet] black: the prelude, volume 1, as a compilation of poetry as a poetic leave in conditioner, thoughtfully crafted to empower our hair damp hair with justice and dry hair with truth. each book in the series is compiled of ripened thoughts [poems] and urgent accords of pulsing appeals [interludes], recorded to support [condition] and protect the [jet] black woman and her legacy. i recommend you massage the [jet] black conditioner onto damp or dry hair and do not rinse for on demand healing and inspiration. music is instrumental in my poetry process as certain poems you will find make lovely lyrics and were written with an original melody manufactured from my mind. [book 1], “shaded injustice” challenges you to find your identify places, people, and things in your life where injustice was covert or supervised. next, create your own vision for what equality, diversity, and justice look like for you. lastly, identify ways you can work to make this vision an everyday reality. [book 2], “power in the puff” challenges you to find your true hair colors, curl patterns and, the power in your puff and to embrace your hair with freedom.. [book 3], “black diamonds” challenges you to find your truth, know your truth, and propose to your truth and wear it as a black diamond ring. each book comes with a section for notes and discussion questions to encourage you to discuss these thoughts in solitude or with friends. #jetblackdiamonds #jetblackthevote #herblackdiamond

The inspiration behind the poetry collection JET BLACK: the prelude. This supplement provides lyrical reflections for poems in SHADED INJUSTICE [BOOK 1], POWER IN THE PUFF [BOOK 2], and BLACK DIAMONDS [BOOK 3] and intimate thoughts on justice, empowerment, and truth. Connect with BRE ASHLEY with this exclusive work of art designed to challenge the reader to explore their own poetic introspection.