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The Best Day of My Life (Soon)

2011 will be pure heaven. It's the year of my release from this hell. Such peace it will be to finally escape this cell...... 8 years of my life for a crime I did not commit; Will always be years I will never forget! So much turmoil and pain I've had to swallow. I thought I would go insane and my death would follow! There were times I thought I would not survive the cold nights. I did what I could to stay alive, including fist fights! I even experienced adultery one dark gloomy day. A letter saying my wife left me for another man and ran away! I just knew I would succumb to insanity, When my momma passed. For she was my only family! On and on, so alone did these prison walls try and consume me. No one to phone, an ache under my breastbone was my reality! My soul has been battered since I've been confined. But I guess it don't matter because I did not lose my mind! No more worries and stress, you can imagine my happiness that day will soon arrive! I must express the joy in my chest for I've never felt more alive! No more tears and fears, I'm about ready to disappear! Because the best day of my life will soon be here!!!! *Wrote for Gareth James contest "The best day of your life"

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Date: 4/17/2010 3:28:00 PM
Powerful expression! Congratulations on your win!
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Date: 4/13/2010 6:06:00 PM
Congratulations Jimmy and all the best to you in the future....Margaret
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Date: 4/12/2010 1:34:00 PM
Very touching write here Sir ! Just wanted to let you know that there is a place out here for you in Christ, and he will lead you to your new home....follow him, he is God's light ! Been there , done that ! It's safer out here, trust me, if you truly care ! james
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Date: 4/12/2010 1:05:00 PM
Jimmy, I thought i had already seen this, but I had not. Wow, this is so awesome for you. What IS the big day anyway?? Please tell us. And congratulations on your big win. LUv, andrea ps sorry for all your struggles
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Date: 4/12/2010 10:43:00 AM
Jimmy, MEGA congratulations with this heartfelt write. Once released, i wish you all the best and may your new found liberty be kind to you >> James
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Date: 4/12/2010 10:34:00 AM
very nice write congrats on your win faleshia
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Date: 4/12/2010 9:55:00 AM
So many of us have gone through hardships and one man's heaven is another mans hell...I try to remember 2 things...what doesn't kill us makes us stronger and ! you can make lemonade out of lemons! (You keep studying read everything you can get your hands on!) Light & Love and CONGRAD's on your winning efforts!
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Date: 4/12/2010 7:11:00 AM
Congratulations Jimmy on first place, with this heartrendering poem, you have given us a picture of what prison life is, and I am happy that soon, it will be in your past, you say your Momma was your only family, but you have your father, Marty, and he seems to love you very much, so you are not alone, afterall...the future is yours, and what a wonderful writer you have become... love constance
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Date: 4/12/2010 2:44:00 AM
Congrats Jim- A happy day it will be! You keep that good attitude and the days will fly by Smiles
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Date: 4/11/2010 7:41:00 PM
Jimmy happy to see a first place poem for you to enjoy. Also to hear that your release is soon. Congratulations on a well deserved win. Agape, Moses
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Date: 4/11/2010 7:28:00 PM
Jimmy~ It will be the best day of your life! What a story I wish nothing but the best for you Congratulations on your big first place win!!!! And see you were worried you weren't placing in contests your sure placed! Great job my friend! I hope your still my friend? Laura:)
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Date: 4/10/2010 5:56:00 PM
Wow this wonderful poem won first place Jimmy...I'm so proud of you my son...Enjoyed reading...Congratulations....Marty
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Date: 4/10/2010 4:26:00 PM
I can definitely see this as the best day in anyone's life. Really great poem, well deserved 1st place!
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Date: 4/10/2010 4:24:00 PM
MY WARMEST CONGRATULATIONS EVER, TO YOU JAM, ON YOUR FIRST PLACE, WELL- DESERVED WIN!!! Estoy muy orgulloso de ti, mi amor...Audrey
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Date: 4/10/2010 2:21:00 PM
How wonderful that this poem won Jimmy. Please see soup mail for my message. Congratulations on your well deserved win. Aloha, Connie
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Date: 4/10/2010 10:38:00 AM
Congratulations on your win with this emotional poem. I pray the day of your release will only be the first of the best days of your life for the rest of your life. Love, Joyce
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Date: 4/10/2010 5:42:00 AM
CONGRATS Jimmy on your 1st place win with this brilliant write ... so sincere and from the heart... a well deserved win ... enjoy your special victory... u are a true asset to the Soup and so proud to call u my friend..luv.. "Sweetheart"
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Date: 4/10/2010 1:18:00 AM
Well done on your win in my contest Jimmy, thank you for your support. I really related to this write.
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Date: 3/29/2010 3:59:00 PM
My JAM, you know how I rejoice w/you...and like Frank says below..."Go easy"...the world of 8 years ago has not gotten any better...choose your friends well..FRIENDSHIP IS TO BE EARNED...NOT giving LIKE CANDY!!LOL.. With God first, and good friends and your family..you will do well, love...always, Peanutbutter
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