Cory, 36
Incarcerated: 5 years
Housed: San Quentin State Prison
“My Transition”
Im sleepwalking, not really here,
I’m in prison, no reason for cheer.
My world’s blank, all concrete and bars,
No seeing up. so I can see the stars.
I’m full of evil, nothing positive to say,
So keep me locked up, so far away.
Friends and Family lost all hope in me,
Five and a half years was the last time I was free.
Prior to that, all drugs and life on the streets,
Now I’m sober on a mattress and poorly made sheets.
Once I figure out that I can do better,
The stress on my back will be as light as a feather.
She’s from Humans of San Quentin, her name Diane,
She gave me a future, I’m her #1 fan.
Even though the system really isn’t fair,
She gave me all the reasons to care.