An Inheritance of Breath
Lessons on Being a Woman
A debut poetry collection by Jolee Donnelly.
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An Inheritance of Breath: Lessons on Being a Woman is a reflective poetry collection that explores the shared experiences of women claiming their womanness.
Through poems about strength, vulnerability, identity, and voice, the collection traces a woman’s journey toward self-acceptance and the courage to live authentically.
Honest, relatable, and deeply reflective, these poems explore the truths many women quietly carry.
This is her life form.
This messy
emotional
deep hearted
intelligent
abstract
complex
beautiful
art
that is her life form.
She will no longer take part in her own public hanging
where she is both the guilty and the executioner.
She is not criminal.
There has never been anything
shameful or punishable
about her.
She is to be admired.
She is someone to be seen.
Standing tall
facing the crowd expecting to be entertained,
she declares her life form:
I am Woman.
This collection is for women who:
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are reflecting on their identity and personal growt
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want language for experiences that are often left unspoken
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appreciate poetry that is thoughtful, honest, and emotionally grounded
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enjoy journaling or reflective writing
An Inheritance of Breath
Reflection Journal
For readers who want to go deeper, there is also a companion reflection journal.
The journal includes:
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a writing prompt for every poem
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affirmations connected to the themes of the book
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space to explore your own experiences and voice
Together, the poetry collection and journal create a reflective reading and writing experience.
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