Self Portrait

By: VB I am painting my self ­portrait For this work I have chosen the colors of silver, gold, and black The silver stands for the struggle of my life…

By: DH As a prisoner I think of what my life would be if my mother didn’t have 5 kids Just them and no me Would her life have been…

By CH Stuck in the mindset of a convict, Trying to find a way out. Prison populations freed daily, But some never find a way to stay out…

By AR You never completed What you knew you always needed Now you’re stuck lookin’ in life’s eyes Like it’s the biggest secret

By VB No New Year’s resolution for me No crying decree No promises, just average changes Less time stressing More time working out Less time talking More time learning