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A Voice to Be Heard

A Voice to Be Heard

By Free Minds Book Club | March 10, 2014 | 3

By CM No matter how many adjectives or verbs I’m still a voice to be heard When my vision, to you is blurred I’m still a voice to be heard…

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Encompassing My Adversary

By Free Minds Book Club | March 7, 2014 | 0

By CM Momma told me that it would be days like this But I’m pissed….why? Because it stays like this And now I’m in a cell For two decades, oh…

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What I Think and Feel about Violence

By Free Minds Book Club | March 5, 2014 | 1

By YA Violence is the reaction of people When they feel offended by someone or something Violence is the pain in your heart Violence is the uncontrollable force that wants…

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Turn On the Lights

By Free Minds Book Club | March 3, 2014 | 1

By TD Looking for that star in the sky Reaching for my dreams, Wishing to be the best at what I do Motivating me with your twinkle of light In…

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The Unforgettable

By Free Minds Book Club | February 28, 2014 | 0

By AJ Through all my struggles I remain a humble man No pain, no gain! Sometimes it feels As if my life is sinking in quicksand Free Minds is always…

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About the Poetry Blog

The poets featured on this page are currently incarcerated, and many of them are in federal prisons far from home. Your feedback is a valuable source of motivation and connection to the outside community. Post your comments, feedback, and encouragement in the space below the poem, and it will be passed on directly to the author. Comments may not appear immediately on the site, as our team processes them to mail to the poets.

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Free Minds uses books, creative writing, and peer support to awaken incarcerated and formerly incarcerated youths and adults to their own potential. Through creative expression, job readiness training, and violence prevention outreach, these poets achieve their education and career goals, and become powerful voices for change in the community.

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