Dec. 20, 2011

Poem

by Steve J. Burkett (author's profile)

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I am nothing
I am felon
I am convict
I am inmate
the underbelly
of society
self-destructive
in an endless
pursuit
of crap.

Steve Burkett

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I spend my day
working on a poem
a quiet poem
a love poem
One to establish
my love for you
your love forms
our love for us
Carefully done
very simple
I volunteer
to be your lover.

Jeannie's Lover

12-5-11

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socialworkJody Posted 12 years, 10 months ago. ✓ Mailed 12 years, 10 months ago   Favorite
What a sweet poem! Well I must disagree with the beginning, you are not in pursuit of crap - unless you actually view it that way?I think the ending was beautiful and meaningful and I hope you keep writing.

I am 34. I served time too, a small county bid in my early 20's. I had already been in institutions for 5 years as a teenager before making it to jail though. Born into dysfunction - I was just a victim of circumstance as the majority of us who end up incarcerated are. I want you to keep that head up of yours and keep thinking of a love and freedom and what makes you happy and smile! God has forgiven, just forgive yourself.

Jody

tigana Posted 12 years, 10 months ago. ✓ Mailed 12 years, 10 months ago   Favorite
Hi love - and hi to Jody :)
I kind of want to see how long it takes for you to get responses - though I don't usually write anything here (i know - i know - nor anywhere else either! :) )
Jody, send him notes - he'll love them since I really suck at writing!
Love to all -
Jeannie

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