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Poetry and Prose by Russell Wardlow

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Embodied Thoughts

June 1, 2021 by Russell Wardlow Leave a Comment

tossing and turning
as restlessness abounds
the craziest thoughts come to mind
I sift through them
searching for meaning and rationale
but it’s seldom found
indecisiveness reigns powerfully
as sleeplessness abides
are these thoughts mines,
ones I hide?
or is this the spear of idleness
when diligence abstains
and the promises of purpose arise perjured by…
the guilt of noncommittal
must the mind be at constant work
and so too,
a body not at rest, before craze sets in
as above so below, therefore as my thoughts
so, my body
although I feel disembodied
careening too far within myself
I remain unable to discern a route from this peril of restlessness

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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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