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They Expect Us
Charles Carpenter
This is the author of the book, Handcuffed, Charles Carpenter. I’m currently incarcerated in Chino State Prison. I’ve been incarcerated for 23 years. My CDC number is Victor 08580. The title of this poem is… Full Transcript
The One From End
Larry Stromberg
This is Larry Stromberg, and today I’m going to do a poem called, The One From End. The One From End Once had a friend from the planet known as End, A time traveler from… Full Transcript
My Siblings Death
Larry Stromberg
Hey, this is Larry Stromberg. Today’s poem is called My Siblings Death. It’s in memory of my brother Sean, my sister Diane and my sister Michelle. My Siblings Death I remember their smiles from the… Full Transcript
Today’s Yesterday
Raymond White
This is your current contributor, by the name Raymond White; poet, writer, artist. Please share this very special poem I wrote for everyone who suffered the tragic disasters that the LA county wildfires caused. Today’s… Full Transcript
Traumatic Existence
Larry Stromberg
Traumatic existence Echoing night terrors.Living on a tight rope. Twisted memories. Triggers push me over the edge. I’m in chaotic recovery. Hear my cries [inaudible], Someone pray for me For I can barely pray for myself. I’m… Full Transcript
The Story of Franco
Larry Stromberg
Hi, this is Larry Stromberg, today I’m going to read my poem, “The Story of Franco.” The Story of Franco He won’t be missed. His funeral, a closed casket. His mother a crack head whore,… Full Transcript
I Will Still Be Holding You
Raymond White
My name is Raymond White, and the poem that I will be reciting for you guys today is titled “And I Will Still Be Holding You”. This poem speaks to the nature of humankind, The… Full Transcript
My Final Journey
Ronald W. Clark Jr.
My Final Journey I’m strapped to a gurney for my final journey for all to see. Premeditated homicide is what it will be. Now the liquid will flow through the IV below. My eyes will… Full Transcript
Drowning
Larry Stromberg
Hi. This is Larry Stromberg and I’m incarcerated at SCI Phoenix, and I’m gonna do a poem called Drowning. Drowning It’s a hell of a thing when you can’t breathe anymore. Think about George Floyd… Full Transcript
Moving Mountains
Raymond White
This poem is called “Moving Mountains.” I am this mountain. Can you see me? See me? See me? See me? I’ve seen mountains move for agesMy eyes scanning through the rocky brown and dark green peaks… Full Transcript
Fourth of You Lie
Kevin “Rashid” Johnson
This is the Fourth Of You Lie, by Kevin Rashid Johnson. You called it Independence Day.Oh my, how you lie. Cuz’ Black folks were still slaves on that day in July. If taxation without representation… Full Transcript
Israel: A Society of Human Shields
Kevin “Rashid” Johnson
The Zionists kill Palestinian childrenclaim a terrorist attack from behind civiliansYet they created Israeluse it as a whole society of human shieldsA nation of settlers where Jewish identity is used with impunity to wieldviolence, genocide,… Full Transcript
Timeless Love
Ra Atem Hotep
I represent pure potentiality, infinite possibility, Seeking expression from the unmanifest to the manifest. If you realize at any moment that you are judging me, judge me less. If you can judge me less, then… Full Transcript
Affirmation by Assata Shakur
This is the poem, “Affirmation,” by Assata Shakur. I believe in living.I believe in the spectrum of Beta days and Gamma people. I believe in sunshine, Aha!In windmills, in waterfalls, Tricycles, and rocking chairs. And I believe… Full Transcript
America, America
Bryant Arroyo
America, America Land of the free, A society filled with justice and equality. This is a clear example of hypocrisy, Unless they forgot to include me And millions of others kept in captivity, Confined behind tall walls and razor wiresWith… Full Transcript
This is Larry Stromberg. Today’s poem is entitled, “What Went Wrong.” It’s from a prompt from our poetry class here at SCI Phoenix. The prompt was a sonic prompt, so… What went wrong? Wrong: twisted,… Full Transcript