Juxtaposition Demetrius “Meech” A. Buckley Sensei’s in good shape, 68 years old, an undefeated foe of the Michigan Department of Corrections. He carries himself so well, like he only been in for a few days, a couple weeks maybe. He prowls in a cage that seems to be made just for him, the […]
A Carceral Sun’s Warmth Jason S. Harmon Like passing time muddles memories of long lost loves, so too has prison chilled my summer’s sun; She’s so seldom seen, and she’s never warm; Razor-wire and bulletproof glass have shorn her warmth. Relationships with nature, They don’t exist in this hole, Lines with weather-proof concrete, […]
Letter from the Editor Reader, “From a small cell, I witnessed the country being brought to a standstill. Like a slow-moving train wreck, the COVID-19 virus spread, infections and deaths increased daily . . . Once inside the walls of San Quentin, the virus ravaged the population. In overcrowded prisons, social distancing is […]
Table of Contents LETTER FROM THE EDITOR PROSE Demetrius “Meech” A. Buckley, Juxtaposition Adamu Chan, Outside / Inside Power Olethus Hill Jr., Laugh to Keep from Crying Ryan M. Moser, The Art of Having Nothing Rahsaan “New York” Thomas, It’s Justice Time Felix V. Sitthivong, Letter to Dad A. Raheem Ballard, When Feeding the […]
Orlando Smith, Perspective: Inherently Unjust. Graphite pencil, Derwent color blenders, Prism color pencils, and color gel inks, outlined with Pigma Micron ink; Canson art board paper; dimensions: 11″ x 17″ (creation), 2021. Orlando Smith, The Grueling Report: Superficial Amenities. Graphite pencil, Derwent color blenders, Prism color pencils, and color gel inks, outlined with Pigma Micron […]
