Dear Otis, thank you for sharing your story, your anger and your heartache. It seems very wrong to me to lock so many people away for so long. I learned today that almost 1% of people in the United States are in prison, and many of them are black men. As a society, I know we can do better than that. Keep sharing your thoughts & feelings, and know that there are people on the "outside" who are listening. Best wishes, Christine
My love - never give up - never lose sight of the goal. This is, ultimately, a fight you must pursue for yourself - and win for yourself. Before you can completely love another you must learn to love (and forgive) yourself. It's a long, arduous journey but the rewards make it worthwhile I love you - before, today, and forever. Jeanne
Hi, Timothy, I'm an English professor, I teach poetry, and I feel great respect for the power of these poems of yours. The poems and your profile give me hope for you as you face the unknown. I'm wishing you, step by step, just what you need as you find home.
Hi James. I know it's been over 3 years since you wrote this post but I just saw it this morning. I hope you will keep up the writing. What's a cellie? -Susan in Oakland
Hi James. I just came across your blog posts this morning and am so touched by the beauty of your words. I hope you will keep writing! I think you have a gift. -Susan in Oakland
Dear Timothy, Thank you for sharing these stories. I value your words and it's important for me to be reminded of the realities that you, and others, are facing. I'm glad you can find an outlet in music and in writing and I hope you can please hold fast in the face of temptations of addiction. Brett
Your Christmas poem was very creative and well written. I appreciate you sharing your creativity and your experience. I'm sorry that this Christmas won't be brighter for you, but your efforts to share the truth of your experience will help make it better for others in the future. Please know that many of us are thinking of you and wish you well.
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I love you - before, today, and forever.
Jeanne
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Thank you for sharing these stories. I value your words and it's important for me to be reminded of the realities that you, and others, are facing. I'm glad you can find an outlet in music and in writing and I hope you can please hold fast in the face of temptations of addiction.
Brett
Your Christmas poem was very creative and well written. I appreciate you sharing your creativity and your experience. I'm sorry that this Christmas won't be brighter for you, but your efforts to share the truth of your experience will help make it better for others in the future. Please know that many of us are thinking of you and wish you well.
Best wishes,
Katie