by Shawn Block, Western Illinois Correctional Center Face the face of Emmett Till ‘til justice finds him whole.Face the wounds that haunt us still, still restless in his soul.The balooned orbs where cheeks should be,the bludgeoned smile that we can’t see.Look upon the gruesome marks of Jim Crow’s heavy toll. Peer into the casket, gasp at evil’s wicked hand.Peer into the … [Read more...] about POEM: The Face of Emmett Till
Poetry
Poem: NOW WE CONFORM
by Ojore McKinnon, Richard J Donovan Correctional Facility I remember the slave shipsThey sailed the Trans-AtlanticNow they sell penal institutions, to be filled withdescendants of those who survived the tripI remember on the slave shipWe were packed in the hull, in our own filth and stenchNow we’re packed and wareoused in cells, in inhumaneconditions, smellin’ another … [Read more...] about Poem: NOW WE CONFORM
Poem: Seeing the Inevitable
by Deshon AKA Jeruz, Northern Nevada Correctional Center Everyday I envision my demise,I even see myself buried in a casketWith insects crawling through my mouthand the sockets of my eyes.Laying still, no more blood flow,embalming fluid in my insides,flesh slowly decomposing as the seasonscome and go like the oceans tides.Everyday I envision my demisebecause no one lives … [Read more...] about Poem: Seeing the Inevitable
Poem: My Eulogy
by Stewart Skuba, Valley State Prison Do you understand what freedom is trulyBarriers…Cages…Walls….Restraints…Shackles…Cuffs…I can't breathe…I can't stand up.I have had enough.Truly that man that I was is Deadthis is his Eulogy.I am no longer him…He is no longer meI have had enough.No more looking back…Moving forwards…things are looking Up.So good looking out…there is no … [Read more...] about Poem: My Eulogy
Poem: Three Palm Trees
by Jennifer Fletcher, Central CA Women's FacilityCSJG Journalist & CSU Fresno Debate Champion Beautifully Majestic, full of life, oceans of azure blueSoftly caressing toasty warm sands; coming so close to youYour palm fronds blow in the breeze, swaying to and froWondering with life's many choices, which way you will goSunshine glowing bringing warmth to the sands of … [Read more...] about Poem: Three Palm Trees
