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COVID’s internal impact

June 1, 2020 by Russell Wardlow Leave a Comment

I’ve observed that here in prison, we’re more restless
we feel more neglected and forgotten
now that the world finally begins to feel what minor imprisonment feels like
they are too lost in their own loss of movement
that we’ve gone by the waste side
there’s more episodic depression and wandering going on
while movement has taken a hit with our loss of time outside our cells
and limited gatherings and activities
such as our clubs and classes with interactions from outside volunteers
also the loss of visits has taken its toll
family is more distant, now all we know and see is each other
we’re even more imprisoned in prison
there’s been delays of parole and cancelled transfers to other facilities that are one step closer to getting home
work has been lost by those in work release facilities
along with a lockdown schedule since a minor outbreak
so now prison is getting more backed up
and our governor is refusing to let more prisoners go to ease the possibility of outbreaks with no realistic way of housing nor treating
aggression as well as drug use, has increased
we’re stir crazy
emotions have been all over the place
and so have mine

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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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