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LET THE PEOPLE SPEAK Letters to the Editor:

July 10, 2019 by San Quentin News

In the Baemba tribe of South Africa, when a person acts irresponsibly or unjustly, he is placed in the center of the village, alone and unfettered. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Letters Tagged With: Letters to the Editor, The Sun Magazine

“Fawn Eyes”

March 4, 2019 by San Quentin News Contributor

Father Sun shines down on my garden today, Sowing seed in mother earth as is our way. We reap what we sow-we eat what we kill, Winter we go … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Letters, Poetry

Dear Son

February 5, 2019 by San Quentin News Contributor

As I grew up My life was rough In order to survive I had to get tough I tried to do the right thing Keep my life together But things just fell … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Letters, Poetry

The Forgotten Women

February 3, 2019 by San Quentin News Contributor

Time in prison for transgender  women can be at times like being in a foreign county. Not knowing who to treat, and to have your life put in the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Letters, Poetry

“TORN”

February 1, 2019 by San Quentin News Contributor

My sins are numerous My lies piles high My skin is stained with blood Women scarred know of my bite A broken man I am Breaking where I see fit Rules, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Letters, Poetry

“BEAUTIFULLY BROKEN”

February 1, 2019 by San Quentin News Contributor

I’ve had dreams’ Now faded far from reach I’ve had dreams Of terrible truths hard to teach Of sunny days yet sullen skies Contrast of love … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Letters, Poetry

Reading Can Make You Free

February 1, 2019 by San Quentin News Contributor

How can I explain the joy that I set from reading? Words can’t explain it. Never the less here in my speech today I will express in human language … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Letters, Poetry

There Is No Roadmap or Road Work

January 20, 2019 by San Quentin News Contributor

This life is about many things and this road we’ve chosen, this road in life is about acceptance. Accepting who you are, within the limitations of a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Letters, Poetry

“CALINCARCERATION”

January 15, 2019 by San Quentin News Contributor

N.S.A. blames China while they steal your conversation Global Tel-Link servers reigning king of exploitation And, if you speak out on these things, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Letters, Poetry

“O’ DUNGEON MASTER, MY DUNGEON MASTER!

January 8, 2019 by San Quentin News Contributor

My most lovable & delightfully Large-Than-Life CHRISOPHER: You are the best of Us. Your Irrepressible & Irresistible Spirit convinced the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Letters

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