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2nd Chance Freedom
Larry Stromberg
Hello, this is Larry Stromberg from SEI Phoenix in Pennsylvania. This is my poem, “Second Chance Freedom.” Second Chance Freedom Mercy lights the way for the redemption of the guilty and the condemned. I tell… Full Transcript
Sojouner
Larry Stromberg
This is Larry Stromberg, SCI Phoenix, in Pennsylvania. This is my poem entitled “Sojourner.” Through the worst actions of my life, Actions given, Actions taken, Given again and again, Taken again and again,A destiny of… Full Transcript
College Behind Bars
Larry Stromberg
Hello. It’s Larry Stromberg from SCI Phoenix, in Pennsylvania, and this is my poem entitled “College Behind Bars.” College Behind Bars Let me tell you this very humbly, If incarcerated, Take advantage of every educational… Full Transcript
Finding Fanon at Robin’s Bookstore in Philly
Mumia Abu-Jamal
I’m reminded of being a young guy, a teenager, and I was fascinated with books, but I couldn’t afford many of them because they were so expensive. So I would go into Robin’s bookstore in… Full Transcript
What If?
Steven Nicholson
Hey, Steven Lynn Nicholson again here in Jackson, Michigan. As always, support prisonradio.org, Prisoner Creative Arts Program out of University of Michigan. I may promote this again, but I’m promoting it again now, March 22,… Full Transcript
What I Miss?
Steven Nicholson
It’s their annual book that they do. It’s really cool, and so they’re going to allow my family to come and do a public reading at the University of Michigan, so that’s really awesome. I… Full Transcript
Please Know Me
Karen Brown
Hello, this is Karen. I’m recovering from surgery still and feeling a little rough, but today I wanted to share a poem that may give a little insight to who I am, and others. We’re… Full Transcript
My Favorite
Steven Nicholson
Hey, this is Steven Nicholson again, here in Jackson, Michigan. Just shouting out prisonradio.org, you know, donate, help them out. Think of it as doing something for, you know, the little people that can’t do… Full Transcript
The Twist
Larry Stromberg
This is Larry Stromberg, SCI Phoenix in Pennsylvania. This is my poem entitled, “The Twist.” The Twist A dungeon within a dungeon. It’s hell on earth in the twist. One is dehumanized like a caged… Full Transcript
Automatic Steve and Other Poems
Steven Nicholson
Hello. This is Steven Lynn Nicholson again in Jackson, Michigan. Got a few poems for you today. As always, support Prisonradio.org. Support Prisoner Creative Arts Program. Shout out to any of them who are listening.… Full Transcript
Masterpieces
Steven Nicholson
Hi, everybody. This is Steven Lynn Nicholson in Jackson, Michigan. I’m here again promoting and asking for support for prisonradio.org, University of Michigan, Prisoner Creative Arts Program. Great organizations as always. This poem is specific… Full Transcript
The Circle of Understanding
Danita Corbin
Today my topic is: The circle of understanding- Danita Corbin’s life. My life started with faith, which is the most important foundation in my life. My mother raised my two sisters and I up in… Full Transcript
The Prison Dramatist
Larry Stromberg
Hi, it’s Larry Stromberg, SCI Phoenix in Pennsylvania. My poem is entitled “The Prison Dramatist.” The Prison Dramatist Incarcerated for a terrible choice.Overwhelming remorse. Unfortunately, the past can’t be changed. It’s written in history. For… Full Transcript
Stars
Steven Nicholson
Hello again, it’s Steven Lynette Nicholson from Michigan, Jackson. As always, support prisonradio.org, they do great things for us in here. Support PCAP, Prisoner Creative Arts Program in University of Michigan. This is a poem, a… Full Transcript
The Madhouse
Larry Stromberg
Mr. Larry Stromberg, SCI Phoenix, in Pennsylvania. This is my poem entitled “The Mad House.” The Mad House Prison is pure chaos. Don’t let anyone tell you different. From the consequences of wrongdoing, Against society,… Full Transcript
Inside Looking Out
Karen Brown
I’m on the inside looking out, watching life pass by. Dying in a prison cell, asking myself why. Young, dumb, drugs, manipulated.Wound up in this place. Family, friends, sit at home, tears upon their face.… Full Transcript
Assata
Kevin “Rashid” Johnson
“Assata,” by Kevin Rashid Johnson. Every little girl should know her name. From the bowels of repression and calamity, she came. Wrung poetic lyrics of love from raw pain. From a system designed to break… Full Transcript
America The Lie
Kevin “Rashid” Johnson
“America the Lie” by Kevin Rashid Johnson. Everything in America is inverted,Every ideal it professes, perverted. Take, for example, the name ‘Department of Defense,’ Which makes absolutely no sense. Its only role, invasions And infiltration… Full Transcript
It’s Not Over
Larry Stromberg
It’s Larry Stromberg, SCI Phoenix in Pennsylvania. This is my poem “It’s not over.” It’s not over. Know what has happened, Where you’ve been, What you’ve done. It’s not over. Whether having addictive parents, Abusive… Full Transcript
I’d like to share a small poem I wrote today. Here goes — Looking ahead, time seems steep. Sadness rises to the sky, But with your prayers and support, Sometimes it seems only half high.… Full Transcript