Nov. 27, 2016

A Very "Norfolk" Christmas

by Timothy J. Muise (author's profile)

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A Very "Norfolk" Christmas

The prisoners were all snug in their iron slabs, visions of P.E.S consequences dancing in their head, when on the roof of Unit 7-2 came a tap, tap, tap and Santa's reindeer were braying with dread. The convicts in their 80's hoped he would bring them cyanide tablets, while those in their 70's just wanted Depends samples.

The sad men in the 60's just hoped for parole, and those in their 50's started digging a hole. You see no St. Nick can free them from the abuse, they all have to realize it's really no use.

Scary Sherry and Dr. Death have only one thing in store, and that is certainly not to show them the door. They will rot and suffer in the age old gulag, choking on water putrid and hard.

No showers, no picnics, no fruitcakes to eat. Just freeze-ups, poor medical care, and hard won sour treats.

No "Merry" exists here and Wally World, just miser personified and abuses unfurled.

A Norfolk Christmas means you much abandon all hope. Many here feel it is better to swing from a rope.

Cold turkey, harsh stuffing, and vegetables quite bland is all the old cons will get, you must understand. No one will love them or show they care, no not at Norfolk, they would not ever dare.

Merry Christmas you turnkeys, you jackboots, you scum. Drink yourself into a stupor and beat up your hon. The convicts will pray that you all crash and burn. Believe us it's coming, you will all have your turn.

Your crimes will be exposed, as sure as the sun. We have only started, the battle will be won.

God Forgive them. They know not what they do.

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masspa Posted 7 years, 3 months ago. ✓ Mailed 7 years, 3 months ago   Favorite
Dear Timothy,

I read your post "A Very 'Norfolk' Christmas". I'm sorry your Christmas won't be merry. It sounds like it will be horrible! Just know that I'm thinking of you. Many people on the outside are working to make the system better for you and others in your situation.

Take care,
Pat

meganpiquette Posted 7 years, 3 months ago. ✓ Mailed 7 years, 3 months ago   Favorite
Thanks for writing! I finished the transcription for your post.

Elizabeth Posted 7 years, 3 months ago. ✓ Mailed 7 years, 3 months ago   Favorite
Dear Timothy,

I just finished reading your piece, "A Very Norfolk Christmas." You are such a talented writer. Very poetic and poignant. Thank you for sharing it with us. Stay strong.

All my best wishes,
Elizabeth

Brooke Posted 7 years, 3 months ago. ✓ Mailed 7 years, 3 months ago   Favorite
Dear Timothy,

Great poem, great rhyme, great drawing. Thanks for telling us how it is. Keep sharing with those of us on the outside.

Thank you. Brooke

stisch Posted 7 years, 3 months ago. ✓ Mailed 7 years, 3 months ago   Favorite
Hi Timothy,

You're an excellent writer. I'm sorry that Christmas won't be so merry and bright for you all. I wish there was something I could do for you outside of my usual loud-mouthed activism. Just know that I and lots of others are thinking about you and wish you all the best.

Sending warm thoughts,
Sara in Michigan

nykatie Posted 7 years, 3 months ago. ✓ Mailed 7 years, 3 months ago   Favorite
Hi Timothy,

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

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