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Poetry and Prose by Russell Wardlow

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Constructive Criticism

April 8, 2022 by Russell Wardlow Leave a Comment

constructs
critics
and isms

if one can gain proper perspective
then no answer can be unpleasant
nor an irreconcilable difference

this life is
rife with heart-filled opinions
a perfected blemish

builders
visionaries
and framers

radicals
conformers
and norms

contributors
consumers
and constitutions

construction
observance
and occupation

constructs
critics
and isms

eyes
of the many
beholders

egoistical perspectives
limitless love displayed
in one of its limited ways

though the heart is rightful king
the mind still may reign
so light shed, can appear like shade

but wisdom can be found
if sought, even in contradictions
so let them have their constructive criticism

constructs
critics
and isms

let go and let
people have their
mind-filled dominions-

…opinions
everybody has one
that constructs something at least

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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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