The is the fifth poem in my series entitled Poems from Prison. All the poems in the series were written by Somer Erickson while she was incarcerated. I met her while volunteering at Dawson State Jail. This particular poem was written specifically for … [Read more...] about Stacking Paper – A Poem from Prison
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Shelves – A Poem from Prison
The is the fourth poem in my series entitled Poems from Prison. This poem is one of my favorites. I've typed it exactly as handwritten by Somer Erickson. She penned this poem and many others while she was in jail, participating in a faith based program for inmates. The … [Read more...] about Shelves – A Poem from Prison
Contemporary or Christian – A Poem from Prison
I volunteer with a Prison ministry through which I have met many fascinating and extraordinary inmates. The author of this poem and the other poems in my series entitled Poems from Prison is one of those inmates. (see below for more background information.) I pray … [Read more...] about Contemporary or Christian – A Poem from Prison
Fallen Angels- A Poem from Prison
Everyone was wearing all white, except for the volunteers. It was a familiar scene, spirit filled to be sure as a few inmates stood before the group each reciting a Bible verse they had carefully memorized, hiding God's word in their hearts. Then an unexpected and glorious … [Read more...] about Fallen Angels- A Poem from Prison