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Poetry and Prose by Russell Wardlow

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Temporary Relief

August 29, 2017 by Russell Wardlow Leave a Comment

I crave the pain in watching you,

walk away-

You’re timeless in your value,

I’ve easily forgotten the day-

Once your silhouette dissipates,

I’m back to reality-

Deprived the cure of this cancerous place,

Walking back into a world of maladies-

Friend, family or women,

But those hours in your company, you become everything in that visit-

Stay for a while

The leave for the time being-

So my memory can paint in your smile,

While you see the pain in my eyes leaving.

 

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Prose of a Con

Prose of a Con is a collection of Russell Wardlow’s prose and poetry written entirely behind bars. Through writings on family, spirituality, freedom, love, justice, redemption, and vulnerability, Russell seeks to show the humanity and hope of individuals like himself who are incarcerated.

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