touche. Good work. what is hard though is there are inmates who don't have any access to what is legally right or wrong. I write a prison blog for an inmate in Huntsville.http://mynameisjamie.net The constant struggle to keep them from being thrown in lockup because of false cases written up and then have an inner 'court' appearance in which he isn't allowed to attend, the officer who wrote up the case is absent,someone stands in for the inmate who wasn't there and presto - back in lockup going from a recently hard earned G2 status to a G4. This was the first time he had been allowed to make a phone call in 9 years and 2 weeks later they take it away. How can he stand up for himself? He's already done 4 years in 2 stints in ad seg because of lies. But it was good you were able to make the wheels turn in the right direction for you.
I really enjoyed reading your poem. I like to write poetry myself as well, and think it is a great way to process emotions and experiences. I loved the strong rhythm you have throughout the piece. I was also very touched by the strength and resilience that came through. Clearly you've been through a lot, but your voice communicates you have been able to turn things around and really appreciate each day you have. That's something many people have trouble doing, and I think that's pretty amazing that you have been able to do that for yourself.
Hey Todd my name is Debbie I'm from tulare and my ex knows you I don't care what anyone says I've been told by many people that your solid and I like your art its the shit I will continue to read what you write draw etc...thanks den
Lori Hockett is certainly worth scrutiny and Dallas would be better by not having the likes of her making life decisions over families and children. However, she is not alone. There are others who fall into this category. It is sad what the family court system has become since liberals were elected to office...
Yes I agree with P, Lil Melvin is a great read. I enjoy the way you captutred the helplessness of childhood, and the imprisoned nature of a dysfuntional home.
Wow, look at this, a quarter of a century later and the 3rd floor Buffalo soldiers are banging at the keys and staying in touch.
The comradery of those days never escapes me, and has seldom been repeated. I'm a better man for it. I toast you both with my morning coffee.
I'm so glad to see you're still writing! "A Kept Secret" is now one of my favorites! You breathed life into the wind! All of your work is wonderful, but something about this one speaks to me differently -- maybe because I can relate to it so easily. LOVE IT!
I still think of you often and tell my students your story. I'm at a high school now, and my students want to read the stories you wrote when you were in middle school. So I'm getting out the Multi-Cultural Writing books again! The students will get to learn about "Charlie" and also read the story about how you learned that you should "LISTEN next time!" After that, with your permission again, I'll let them read some of your current work!
I'll keep you posted on how things go in the class. Sure wish we could Skype with you! Is that ever permitted? If so, please let me know what to do to make it happen.
Congratulations on continuing to develop and share your talents! It always makes me smile seeing that you're still writing!
RSS
I really enjoyed reading your poem. I like to write poetry myself as well, and think it is a great way to process emotions and experiences. I loved the strong rhythm you have throughout the piece. I was also very touched by the strength and resilience that came through. Clearly you've been through a lot, but your voice communicates you have been able to turn things around and really appreciate each day you have. That's something many people have trouble doing, and I think that's pretty amazing that you have been able to do that for yourself.
Sarah
Wow, look at this, a quarter of a century later and the 3rd floor Buffalo soldiers are banging at the keys and staying in touch.
The comradery of those days never escapes me, and has seldom been repeated. I'm a better man for it. I toast you both with my morning coffee.
Ron
I'm so glad to see you're still writing! "A Kept Secret" is now one of my favorites! You breathed life into the wind! All of your work is wonderful, but something about this one speaks to me differently -- maybe because I can relate to it so easily. LOVE IT!
I still think of you often and tell my students your story. I'm at a high school now, and my students want to read the stories you wrote when you were in middle school. So I'm getting out the Multi-Cultural Writing books again! The students will get to learn about "Charlie" and also read the story about how you learned that you should "LISTEN next time!" After that, with your permission again, I'll let them read some of your current work!
I'll keep you posted on how things go in the class. Sure wish we could Skype with you! Is that ever permitted? If so, please let me know what to do to make it happen.
Congratulations on continuing to develop and share your talents! It always makes me smile seeing that you're still writing!
Best wishes always,
Ms. Renegar