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Poetry and Prose by Russell Wardlow

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get out

February 4, 2020 by Russell Wardlow Leave a Comment

Feeling this parasite inside my head
I think its trying get out
I do not blame it
inside is caved in
should’ve never came in
but if he makes it out-
maybe we can shake hands
and I’ll ask “how”
because I’m trying to get out too
I need to get out soon
I feel numb
I feel like I’ve lost touch
a hermit-
I never get out much
visions depicting regret
I’m just an upset
admit I obsess
quit! quick, switch the subject
forehead full of sweat
face full of tears
sorry I’m backed up
I’ve held them for so many years
I’ve held on for so many years
new days bring new fears
and I’m at the end of the pier
about to jump off
but I can not swim
tired of being stuck in myself
I tap out, I give..

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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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