The People’s Poet
Spoken word inspired by and created within our nation's prisons.
Grave Prison Yards
A poem from our archive to help launch the New York State Parole Reform Campaign!
Kites Team posted on 4 May 11 at 7:48 pm · 0 comments
This Can’t Be Life
A poem from Wallens Ridge State prison. Thanks to Carlon Turner of M.U.G.B.E.E. for bringing this poem to life for us.
Kites Team posted on 7 Jan 11 at 3:03 pm · 0 comments
The Slow Execution
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'The Slow Execution' by Richard, Red Onion State Prison
Kites Team posted on 20 Dec 10 at 8:00 am · 0 comments
Just to Exist
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'Just to Exist' by Frank, Red Onion State Prison
Kites Team posted on 16 Dec 10 at 7:59 am · 0 comments
Her Laughter
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'Her Laughter' by Douglas, Red Onion State Prison
Kites Team posted on 13 Dec 10 at 8:00 am · 0 comments
You Create Your Own Heaven or Continue to Perpetuate Your Own Hell
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'You Create Your Own Heaven or Continue to Perpetuate Your Own Hell' written by Maurice, Wallens Ridge State Prison
Kites Team posted on 9 Dec 10 at 8:00 am · 0 comments
When a Man Cries
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'When a Man Cries' read by Chris
Kites Team posted on 6 Dec 10 at 7:59 am · 0 comments
The Contrariness of the Mad Farmer
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'The contrariness of the mad farmer' by Wendell Berry
Kites Team posted on 2 Dec 10 at 8:00 am · 0 comments
The Calm Lady or Machine
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'The Calm Lady or Machine' read by Alicia
Kites Team posted on 29 Nov 10 at 8:00 am · 0 comments
Unpainted Picture
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'Unpainted Picture' by a man incarcerated in Virginia