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A poetic journey

Wisdom. Wit. Words.

Words that play.
Lessons that stay.

Wisdom Wit Words is a collection of poetry written throughout the life of a young Black man from Saint Louis. The words provide wisdom experienced from the past and the present, to cultivate a better future. It includes a high dosage of mind-enriching wordplay that provides a lesson of its own.

Launches November 11, 2026.

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14

Chapters

7.6k

Words

$9.99

One price

Amazon Kindle

Where to buy

Why this book

Creative wordplay. Valuable life lessons. Inspiration for continued prosperity.

This collection puts entertainment and intelligence in the same envelope. It may give you a renewed perspective on life’s most significant parts.

  • Wordplay with reason

    Brain stimulation with puns; fresh air to lungs. Reading for da mental is fun.

  • Lessons that land

    Honesty, humor, and heart. These stanzas can motivate a stagnant spirit, reverse a solemn face, and give peace to a chaotic soul.

  • 14 chapters, limitless creativity

    This collection presents relatable experiences with a unique delivery. Narration between poems keeps the story moving like a deep conversation.

  • Written from experience

    The pieces in this collection were created over the span of nearly 20 years. You will encounter the vital moments of a young Black man’s life from high school to adulthood.

  • Read in an evening

    About 7,600 words. Short enough to finish tonight. Layered enough to start again tomorrow.

  • Yours to keep

    Kindle on Amazon. Read it on any phone, tablet, or computer with the free Kindle app.

Readers

Bought for the wit. Kept for the wisdom.

  • “Overall, this entire Wisdom Wit Words masterpiece is a journey that I would take over and over again. I appreciate the highs and lows that each chapter brought me through. The history, pride, love, puns, anger, and hope really made this book worthwhile to read. The author, J. Connor, crafted a magnificent piece of art for people of all walks of life to enjoy and learn from.”

    Octavia

    Tampa, FL

  • “This engaging collection offers a fascinating glimpse into the author’s life journey through poetry, personal reflections, and clever wordplay. The combination of revised high school poems and newer creations makes for an entertaining and thought-provoking read. The carefully selected images accompanying each poem enhance the experience, while the author’s personal narrations reveal the inspiration, origins, and hidden meanings behind the words.

    The witty language even sent me to Google more than once to look up unfamiliar words—and expand my own vocabulary! This collection is a creative blend of humor, insight, and storytelling that invites readers to appreciate not only the poetry itself but also the life experiences and deeper meanings behind it.”

    metaScreenPlays

    St. Louis, MO

The ebook

Wisdom Wit Words

By J. Connor

$9.99one time

  • Full ebook — 14 chapters
  • Kindle on Amazon
  • One price, yours to keep
Amazon Kindle · Coming November 11

$9.99 for the Kindle edition on Amazon.