Just My Thoughts of You

The days just seem so long since they took you away
Imagining the walls and the confinement 
Knowing that you say reality is far worse than my imagination.
Wondering how to help you survive and knowing that there is nothing that I can do.

It is up to you and others 
Your strength, your character which will need to put you on the path of your future and 
dreams.  
Others that will put obstacles in your way which include the guards, the courts, your past.  

 If not for you, then make a future for your little girl, she deserves (as do you) to know that 
her father made mistakes but was able to overcome them.  

You say your attitude is what is making the guards nervous; you will not take anything or 
show them emotion.  

Understandable knowing who is watching you.
But you need to respect yourself; as well as be respectful to them.  They hold the keys. 

It is a fine line to walk.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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January 23, 2009 at 6:45 AM
Linda I was very moved by your comment - It was in Prison, actually in the S.H.U. that i found the Lord and started writing poetry - I was 41 then - If you would like shoot me your e-mail address and I'll put together several recovery based poems for you to send your friend - I have written 3 recovery based poetry books covering the three things one must learn to understand in order to fully recover - The Heart, Soul and Mind - My e-mail is [email protected] - God Bless, MJ
Spence Sr Avatar
October 22, 2008 at 6:46 PM
This is an interesting poem. Keep you head high ad pray for his return home. He will be out eventually. I like the flow of this poem and your expressions. Great job and welcome to Poetry Soup! ~Joseph
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