Every cell holds a story worth hearing. Walls Hold Us, Words Free Us is a space where incarcerated writers share their voices through letters, poems, reflections, and heartfelt conversations. This prison writers’ blog invites readers and pen pals to listen, learn, and connect—bridging the distance between those inside and those on the outside. Together, we remind one another that even when walls hold us, words can set us free.
It’s like two-sided seed that’s been growing inside my soul. “Love, harmony, optimism and excitement” vs. “Hate, destruction, depression and murder”. To growth and development I was able to build & nurture my consciousness to understand the spiritual warfare that we’re all up against. “Seeing the unseen and hearing the
From an artistic, historical standpoint, no matter what never forget the ones who paved the way. I wrote this for the artists of the world who can relate to create energy. I love music, what can I say? I spark mics that’s why my charm light bright like flood lights.
Speaking Life or Death into any given situation or moment we find ourselves in. This is encompassed by a major underlying factor, consisting of a frame of mind that either seeks to gratify self, or seeks the best interest of those around along with their own. This self seeking nature
Get your head right, the rest will follow. I used to take my state of mind for granted. I can tough this out, that’s how I was raised. For the longest time I thought it would for me. Hit the gym, go for a run. Low esteem, push through. That
Is astrology real? In “Love Match: An Astrological Guide to Love & Dating”, Stella Andromeda wrote, it “can add insight and excitement, helping us work out how to appreciate our partner, and how to be sure that they appreciate us. That’s when the wisdom of the stars is your ally
Sometimes in life you have to take chances. It’s like a gamble. Sometimes life is like an obstacle. You have to go to different levels in life to get where you wanna be. Hard times don’t last. It is how you come out at the end of your journey.
Hi, my name is Emilee. I’m so excited that you are interested in reading my profile & are my potential new friend. My 2nd favorite quote is by Marilyn Monroe: “Don’t play games with someone who can play them better”. It’s been a favorite since highschool. I have to say
From day to day I meet all sorts of people in prison, and time after time this place never fails to amaze me. First off, you have the guys who make a life in here and run the show from tier to tier. We call those the “Tier Heavies”. Then
Our criminal justice and prison system are so broken they’re unbreakable. Allow me to explain, our society and economy is so dependent on keeping individuals locked up that it is intrusive to rehabilitate or even help individuals get better. Millions of state and federal jobs are reliant on locking individuals
