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What Happened to Larry Stromberg?
Larry Stromberg
My name is Larry Stromberg. My poem is entitled “What happened to Larry Stromberg?” What happened to Larry Stromberg? From the surface, it all seemed normal: A friendly, talented young man with a kind heart,… Full Transcript
Unhinged
Larry Stromberg
This is Larry Stromberg, SCI Phoenix. This is my poem “Unhinged,” which I wrote recently based on my deep, deep remorse and heartbreak, even after 30 years of incarceration. “Unhinged.” I always try to focus… Full Transcript
Old Keys
Steven Nicholson
All right, this is Mr. Steven Nicholson again here in Jackson, Michigan. This is actually a poem I am putting in the front of my cover letter for the commutation request that I’m submitting to… Full Transcript
KFC
Steven Nicholson
Hello, everybody. This is just another installment to my portfolio of poetry. This is called “KFC,” yes, like Kentucky Fried Chicken. It’s a place that I worked for years ago when I was 17, and… Full Transcript
Upstanding
Larry Stromberg
Hi. This is Larry Stromberg, and today I’m going to be reciting my poem entitled“Upstanding.” Upstanding An honest lawyer believes in liberty.Stops at nothing to achieve the lightFrom the depths of darkness. Complete integrity is expected, Even… Full Transcript
Prisoner Creative Arts Program Inspires
Steven Nicholson
Hey guys, it’s Steve again. I just wanted to just preface this poem with letting you know that when you hear the mention of the word PCAP, I explained this before, but it’s the Prisoner… Full Transcript
What Went Wrong
Larry Stromberg
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
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
Caged
Larry Stromberg
Okay, this is Larry Stromberg, and today I’m going to perform my poem called “Caged.” Caged, frozen as the world spins.Caged for all my sins.Incarceration has consumed my soul,I’m living in the regretful hole.Endured the… 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
Her name, Assata Shakur, has become an iconic symbol of Black revolutionary resistance to the white nation and American empire. Shot, beaten and threatened with death, Assata lived up to the meaning of her name:… Full Transcript