Am I next? The next on to have a knife on his neck a victim of excessive force applied during arrest struggling, fighting for a … [Read more...]
Letter To The Editor: Poem by Edward Garza
THE MIGRANT by Edward GarzaChino Institute for Men I saw your shoe abandonedThere in the Sonora desert,I though what delicate feet you must … [Read more...]
Scott J. Lawrie’s poetry was inspired by an ex-con poet
Scott Lawrie When the young Scottish lad Scott J. Lawrie was introduced to the country’s most famous poet, Robert Burns, it was the beginning of his … [Read more...]
"The Fence of Time"
If time was created to magically fly. Would it take me soaring into the blue sky? Beyond to a place I can never see, Somewhere conscious and free, … [Read more...]
“VIETNAM WILLIE”
As a child Vietnam Willie always knew, His dream adventuring to see the world a view He wanted the freedom to travel around, Not knowing what in life … [Read more...]
"I Believe"
In comparison to the many legs of a Centipede. Hurriedly, moving in unison like a stampede. I travel thru life, trying to accomplish what I need While … [Read more...]
"The American soldier standing guard at Christmas"
The embers glowed softly, and in their dim light, I gazed around the room and cherished the sight. My wife was asleep, her head on my chest, My … [Read more...]
“STARTLED”
When you jump in the night, You’ve been startled with fright. Must have been scenes from the past, The vision will never be the last. When you cry out … [Read more...]
Unfretted about Cellist Zuill Bailey
Armed with horsehair bow, The cellist reaches down through, Vertical teachings, Through horizontal stratagem, Discovering subtle, powerful sound … [Read more...]
SQ Death Row holds poetry slam
A poetry slam helped 10 condemned men talk about the challenges they face living on San Quentin’s Death Row. They presented poems to prison … [Read more...]