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The Cost
Karen Brown
I want to share today that the average cost of housing an inmate here in Kentucky for a year is – it’s around $25,000. But at 62 years old, I can definitely tell you that… Full Transcript
The Mirror Doesn’t Lie
Larry Stromberg
Hello, everybody. This is Larry Stromberg at FCI Phoenix in Pennsylvania. This is my poem, “The Mirror Doesn’t Lie.” The Mirror Doesn’t Lie When I look into my prison cell mirror, All I see is… 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
The Past
Larry Stromberg
Hi, this is Larry Stromberg at SCI Phoenix. This is my poem entitled “The Past.” The Past What happened in the past can’t be changed.Even though I try to change yesterday,Gone by a million times… 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
40th Anniversary
Karen Brown
Today I’d like to share that on February the 8th, I’ll be incarcerated 40 years. I grew up from the age 21 to soon-to-be 62. That number 40 is weighing on me pretty heavy because… Full Transcript
A Collection of Poems
Steven Nicholson
Hello. This is Steven again, in Jackson, Michigan. Got a few poems for you guys today. Support prisonradio.org, of course, definitely worth it. They’re doing awesome things. This first poem is called “Steven Meaning Remix.”… Full Transcript
Actor in Prison
Larry Stromberg
Hi, It’s Larry Stromberg, SCI Phoenix in Pennsylvania. This is my speech, “Larry Stromberg, The Actor in Prison.” My name is Larry Stromberg, the prison dramatist. I staged over 100 plays during my decades and… 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
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
Christmas Peace
Larry Stromberg
This is Larry Stromberg, SCI Phoenix, in Pennsylvania. This is my poem, “Christmas Peace,” for anyone who’s struggling during the holidays. So, “Christmas Peace.” Struggling during the holidays,Incarcerated with suicidal thoughts.Memories of the past control… Full Transcript
Penitentiary Theater
Larry Stromberg
This is Larry Stromberg, SCI-Phoenix in Pennsylvania. And, this is a redraft of my poem called “Penitentiary Theater,” which will be published with PEN America, the Zen Remnants, Remnants of You. So, this is “Penitentiary… Full Transcript
Incarcerated
Larry Stromberg
This is Larry Stromberg from SCI Phoenix and this is my poem entitled “Incarcerated.” Incarcerated Truth be told, I’ve been incarcerated all of my life in some way. Abused, beaten, controlled, Used, confused, and betrayed.… Full Transcript
His Voyage Home
Larry Stromberg
Hi, this Larry Stromberg, and this is my poem, “The Voyage Home.” The Voyage Home Conceived in the womb, Beautiful baby boy, Honored son, Loved by his parents,Protective brother to his siblings. Trusted friend, Animal… Full Transcript
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
The Ringing
Larry Stromberg
This is Larry Stromberg, I’m going to be doing my new poem called “The Ringing.” And the poem deals with the aspects of trying to forgive yourself, even with having a long-term incarceration sentence. So, “The… Full Transcript
Play Staging Announcement
Larry Stromberg
Hey, this is Larry Stromberg, SCI Phoenix, and I want to announce that my play [is] being staged in Georgia. The play’s entitled “Behind the Dark Gray Wall”. It’s going to be performed at the… Full Transcript
20,000 Days
Steven Nicholson
Alright, my name is Steven Nicholson here at Cotton Correctional Facility in Jackson, MI. The name of this poem is “20,000 Days.” Sometimes I feel like a miserable, minuscule, pitiful, little fool. 20,000 days on… Full Transcript
An Introduction
Verlie Word
My name is Verlie Word. Location, Nottoway Correctional in Virginia Department of Corrections. I’m serving multiple life sentences in the Virginia Department. In 1993, two men lost their lives because of my action. I do… Full Transcript
I want you to judge me according to my integrity, and I’m sure other people do too. I don’t hide my integrity, and I don’t deny my integrity. I made the changes to walk in… Full Transcript