The sun was shining warmly for the end of January. The breeze was gentle with just a hint of winter upon its breath. I stood with two other lifers as they talked of their daily irritants. My eyes were following a wisp of cloud as it drifted the horizon. Appearing to dance and slither through Read More
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HAPPY NEW YEAR! Sorry for the delay. It’s your story journey blogger here with another story. Forgive me for my absence, writing is one of the hardest things to do when your mind is not focused. Before I get into this story let me first encourage those who might read this that it’s okay to Read More
For some people who aren’t in contact with anyone, the opportunity to be seen and even heard means more to them then they can explain. Here is an individual who has come a long way from the boy they were and into the man that they are today. “My name is Charles Bukovsky and I’m Read More
Engaging in prison correspondence and establishing a connection with a prison pen-pal can provide prisoners with a sense of belonging – something many have been without for years. They might even develop trust in you if they feel safe enough to be themselves and express their inner most feelings. This opportunity can create strong friendships Read More
I awoke deep in Midnight’s star studded blanket. Your name lying softly on my lips. I wanted to speak it yet then it would only leave. Leave me alone to fall asleep again, so I held on. Eyes shut vision twenty-twenty I saw you as I remembered you. Years past tense times’ caress faded. Youthful Read More
My name is Jeremiah James Gilbert. My Department of Corrections number is #709551. I was assigned that identifier when I was sixteen years old for crimes I committed when I was fifteen. Those tragic choices compiled into a sentence of Life Without Parole. Due to changes in sentencing policies for juveniles I now have an Read More