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reckless is spelled with a W on purpose... see urban dictionary if you desire

Minor Brutality In a 4 Star Jail

///The judge said 7 days in the city jail
(for being young and reckless).
I made the best of it, met some lost but good people.
The food wasn't bad; you could have seconds if you pleased.
Had an easy job, mopping the "reception" center floor.
(Better than moving furniture in the Houston humidity). 

I put on three pounds in jail. Courtesy of the working class.
And it's true what they say: silence is golden.
Especially true when you're behind bars.
Despite some minor brutality from the deputies. 
I'll still give my stay 4 stars///
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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December 21, 2018 at 8:56 PM
"I put on three pounds, courtesy of the working class," and that is why I strive to get put into jail rather than a nursing home when I get to that age. I have been part of this working class, thus, I have earned it.
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