“Hear My Cry” is Calvin Ockletree’s answer to the untold stories and rumors surrounding his life. Through vulnerable and passionate poetry, he invites readers into his world by exploring insecurities, substance abuse, spiritual battles, relationships, and cultural struggles. His words are a cry for help and a hope that someone will listen. Calvin aims to inspire others to speak up, connect, and find strength in their own stories.

“You Are Not Alone" is Calvin Ockletree’s powerful collection of poems inspired by his experiences in mental institutions. Through raw emotion and honest reflection, he explores pain, hope, and the strength to keep going. This book offers a moving journey through darkness toward resilience, healing, and the transformative power of expression.

Calvin Ockletree spent years in silence, carrying unseen wounds and unspoken truths. “Never Release This” marks his decision to reclaim his identity and speak in his own voice after being told he should not. Through honest, vulnerable writing, he encourages anyone who has felt invisible or weighed down by pain to remember that healing is possible and their voice matters. This isn’t their version of his story. It’s his.