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Poetry From Prison: The Woman
This is our first post from Larry, an inmate on Death Row in Pennsylvania fighting for his exoneration. Watch forĀ more of his work here on our blog. The Woman Her mysterious strength within carries an aura of sea water whispers not dreams. Upon her face are two...
Letters From Prison: Integrate Now!
We're working to match up veterans (or active duty) on the outside, with veterans on the inside. This comes from Zion, a veteran serving time in a California prison. I am a US Navy veteran and would like to see a program specifically geared towards...
What Keeps Me Going
What keeps me going is knowing that I'll be able to talk to my fiancee by phone everyday. Prior to coming to prison, I didn't value the simple pleasure of communicating with someone about daily routine activities, our thoughts, concerns, and everything in...
Letters From Prison: I Just Live Here Now
Q: Age A: 42 years Q: How long have you been in prison?Ā A: Since April 30th, 1997. (19 years) Q: What is your sentence? A: Life without parole. Q: Do you feel your time in prison has benefited you?Ā A: Sure, I was out of control, I was unable to function as a part of...
Letters From Prison: Mercy Precedes Healing
Submission to: The Campaign for the Fair Sentencing of Youth Pride precedes destruction, and so every teenager dwells on the doorstep of disaster. I lived it; I was 16, an honor-roll student with loving parents and no criminal record. But I had serious emotional...
Letters From Prison: Hope is a Scarce Commodity
An excerpt of a letter from Rick in February of 2014, when he was still in county jail, and about six months before he was moved to prison. He writes about his idea to start Adopt an Inmate. I feel as though I am the most well-taken-care-of inmate in Del Valle. Having...