By Michael J. Doce and Tariq MaQbool
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“Don’t Judge a Book by Its Cover” by Brandon Cowser
-By Brandon Cowser
I learned about being prejudiced from an early age. I guess it’s a natural occurrence in all walks of life. Now there’s nothing wrong with this act. A person forms an opinion based upon the information obtained over the course of one’s lifetime.
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“Ramadan: Divine Therapy” by Tariq MaQbool
On April 2, 2022, I started my 21st Ramadan being locked up. And sitting in my cell late at night[…]
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“The Silence on the Other End of the Phone” by Michael “Abdur Ra’uf” Hearn
-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…..
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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..
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MY ANGEL
By Lawrence ‘Larry” Adair
I believe in Angels – Cause, you sure are one
That clouds you ride never fade
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I HAVE LEARNED TO LOVE!
I see you in my dreams
You whisper in my ear as I lay
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ZINDAGI
Waqt hai mehdood, aur kehne ko bohat kuch
Na zuban ne diya saath na bana waqt humara
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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[…]
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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[…]