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Poetry and Prose by Russell Wardlow

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Josiah and Treyvan

January 20, 2020 by Russell Wardlow Leave a Comment

I got two sons,

that shine on me

like I’m under two suns

as they shine on me

and I cast one helluva shadow

learning to keep my sons close

no matter how much I may sweat

I’ll never again shed their shine and let go

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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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