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Behind Bars Blues

Doing time behind the walls of prison. Cause I made a bad decision. Never seeing our family and friends. Being alone until our times at end. We wash our own socks and make our own bed. We play cards or watch tv until we are fed. Fighting,tatoo's and shaving our head. More to eat then just water and bread. We read books and we also play games. Being in prison there is no one to blame. Living here is the hardest thing to do. Everything about prison is true. When I leave this place I'll never be back. Believe this poem cause it's a fact. Teresa Skyles Entered in Maranda Lambert's"Behind bars blues"contest.

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Date: 6/21/2011 11:21:00 AM
Many congratulations Teresa on your win in Miranda's contest with this fine poem :)
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Date: 6/21/2011 9:58:00 AM
Congratulations on your win in Randa's "Behind Bars Blues" contest Teresa. Love, Carol
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Date: 6/18/2011 10:48:00 AM
Good decision. congrtulaitopns on your win Teresa. Love, Joyce
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Date: 6/18/2011 10:24:00 AM
Congrats Teresa on your HM in the contest for this wonderful write my friend.. a treasured piece luv..enjoy ..happy weekend..too..
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Date: 6/18/2011 10:18:00 AM
My congratulations on the win in the contest of miranda, Teresa
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Date: 5/27/2011 4:45:00 AM
Thank you for the wonderful poetry you have posted and are sharing with us today Teresa. Wishing you the best always in your writing endeavors whatever they may be. Have a wonderful weekend. Love, Carol
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Date: 5/26/2011 1:44:00 PM
YOu did an awesome job with this one, Teresa!! What more can be said about life in prison! Good luck in the contest. LUv, Andrea
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