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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
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
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
The Boy vs. The Death Penalty
William A. Noguera
This is William Noguera, from San Quentin’s death row. This piece is, “The Boy Versus The Death Penalty.” The death penalty, and life without the possibility of parole, are the harshest sentences a person can… Full Transcript
Margaret Kenny: Broken Trust
Heather Jarvis
Hello my name is Heather Jarvis. I’m calling from the Ohio Reformatory for Women in Marysville, Ohio. I sat down with Margaret Kenny, and it was probably the hardest of the interviews thus far. Her… Full Transcript
Laura Taylor: Letter of Resignation
Heather Jarvis
My name is Heather Jarvis. It’s dead winter. Laura Taylor’s eyes are calm and cool, like the crisp air outside at the picnic table we’re sitting at. We can’t breathe in there. We needed air.… Full Transcript
Dear State of Ohio
Heather Jarvis
My name is Heather Jarvis. I’m calling from Marysville, Ohio at the Ohio Reformatory for Women. This is called “Dear State of Ohio.” Dear state of Ohio, everything inside me wants to scream, cry and… Full Transcript
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