RAMADAN: DIVINE THERAPY
On April 2, 2022, I started my 21st Ramadan being locked up. And sitting in my cell late at night
THE HANDSHAKE
-By Michael J. Doce
The handshake: a small gesture of humility that can symbolize equality and Peace by the clasping of right hands. The handshake represents humanity and demonstrates common grounds found between two humans.
THE SILENCE ON THE OTHER END OF THE PHONE
-By Michael “Abdur Ra’uf” Hearn
In Season 5 of “Orange is the New Black,” Gloria Mendoza calls her tía (aunt) from prison. Her aunt was at the hospital with Gloria’s son, who is about to be taken into surgery…..
NJSP RETURNING TO NORMALCY
After a two and a half years of hiatus on March 16, 2022, the covid-19 emergency restrictions were eased in New Jersey State Prison (NJSP). Religious services, school, and other vocational educational programs also return in full force with minimal restrictions of wearing a mask and keeping to social distancing. Seemingly, things have started to return to some..
MY ANGEL
By Lawrence ‘Larry” Adair
I believe in Angels – Cause, you sure are one
That clouds you ride never fade
I HAVE LEARNED TO LOVE!
I see you in my dreams
You whisper in my ear as I lay
ZINDAGI
Waqt hai mehdood, aur kehne ko bohat kuch
Na zuban ne diya saath na bana waqt humara
THE DARK SIDE OF THE MOON
William Shakespeare once said: “Life is a tale, told by an idiot… signifying nothing.” I often wonder if Shakespeare was
ONCE AGAIN, FEELING THE EID HOLIDAY BLUES
Corona Virus marches on with time. Flipping the calendar today, I realized that on Friday, July 31st 2020, it will
STUCK IN A CARDBOARD BOX FOR THREE HOURS
Prison is an unfathomable place for most of us. But for those who are mentally ill, there is a whole
