Poetry

A Visit by the Warden (2003)

*SHU: Special Housing Unit He visits the SHU*Every now and thenLike an emperorIn his processionOr a lion observingThe prey in his den You know he’s arrivedWhen you hear the commotionA noisy entourageLike a steamship in the ocean His steely eyes penetrateYour tiny windowSo you know he’s not a friendBut rather[Read More…]

by January 19, 2009 0 comments Poetry

Shakedown (2003)

They came Monday morningIn front of my doorFive CO’s* and one LT**At six-foot and four Come up shut up,Cough up they saidTurn around back upHold down your head They joked and laughedIt’s time for shakedownControl,  Destroy,And don’t you dare frown Contraband contrabandHe yelled from the sideMy heart just sankHe’s found[Read More…]

by January 19, 2009 0 comments Poetry