Wow, it's been way too long since anything new has been written here. A new season is coming. Summer is just about over. It's been a very hot one, rainy in the beginning which has definitely ended a four year drought in the area. But, there have been many, many other changes as well. Life in prison--and even in the world--is like that. Full of change. Seasons.
We have to learn to be flexible. A key word: Flexibility.
Among changes at the prison and the need for flexibility is the disbanding of The Authors Club. The leader, Goldilocks, was transferred. It's interesting that in the last blog I gave Goldilocks a lot of thanks. Her leadership was excellent. The discipline she brought to the group helped many--myself included--to create and produce. I am delighted to see there have been almost 5,000 viewings of this site.
Creative writing still goes on, of course, but in different ways: through a small activity group, by individuals who bring poems and stories to be read and filtered for posting here. Two follow by a new writer on her way out into the world, Let's Duck. I wish her the best.
I also hope to be more faithful with this blog.
Until next time, here are two poems by Let's Duck.
Stuck Within
In my mind
I am not able to get out
Just a matter of time
before my clock runs out
When I open my mouth
nothing comes out
My luck is running out
I show no signs of wanting to get out
Just wishing one day the door will unlock
Crowds of thoughts take over my view
I am interlocked with my own view
Allowing me to be stuck within
Feeling comfortable with myself
Just being
I just keep remaining
Stuck within
Be...
Be
Whatever it is you want
Stay focused
Be strong
Maintain
Just be
