Margaret Ryan, January 1st, 2012
Someone poured water in our new TV so the new year begins with 34 women forced to find ourselves with one less diversion to keep us bound to self-delusions. As hard as it is to face reality, prison leaves you a lot of time to face up to the mess of your own making. Whoever…
Ocie Wright Jr, August 7, 2012
Ocie Wright Jr. (August 7, 2012) It’s funny how I find humor now in things that used to upset me. I don’t know if I’m just past a point of not caring or that I’ve just matured over the years to realize that I’m the only one in control of my temper and emotions. I…
Lucas Wade Whaley, 2012
Lucas Wade Whaley (2012) Fifteen guys go to the board. Fifteen guys go to the board and fifteen guys get hit. I’m hearing that all of them are for the ‘nature of the crime.’ They’re not supposed to be able to do that anymore. I am horrified and terrified. They are just going to keep…
Joshua Keziah Believe July 27th, 2012 I want people to believe in me again. I’ve spent the last 42 months learning from my past. The rights and wrongs of every possible situation I’ve encountered. Growing up my family and collages both believed I could get out of the hood, by simply playing the game of…
The Barter
By Jeff West ********************* Jeff wrote this piece in response to a theme writing prompt from a Prisoner Express newsletter but didn’t submit it as he felt it deviated too much from the original theme. He gave me the privilege and honor of titling his powerful short story for him. I am writing to him…