Poetry

Poetry is an allegory that tells no tales. It has no race or gender, no ego or attitude. Poetry is neither big, tall, short or small. Most of all poetry allows various incarcerated men and women to express their pain, their visions and their remorse with a meek and humble approach. Humans of San Quentin would like to share their poems with our readers. Give us your feedback and please, tell a friend. We hope you allow us to open our hearts and share our poetry with you.

Please enjoy the poems below,
Alex – Poetry Director

“Sea of Tears” by Maron

Sea of Tears Listen to my tears drip-drop in the streams of time.  Washed away with the flood of time.  Reflecting on those times,  it seemed no end was inclined;  Eternity was no friend of mine. ...

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“Lovetopia” by Andrew “Smiley”

“Lovetopia” by Andrew “Smiley”

Andrew “Smiley”, 38Incarcerated: 16 yearsHoused: Sing Sing Correctional Facility, New York  Lovetopia Oh, how I love the word love Doesn't it feel good when somebody you love says to you, I love...

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“I Dream About You Today” by Kenneth

“I Dream About You Today” by Kenneth

I Dream About You Today I dream about you todayLike all my yesterday,Looking forward to tomorrow. I dream a dream that wasn’t realfor you were gone some twenty years ago.Lost to me in the time gone...

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“Never Repeat It Again” by Charles

“Never Repeat It Again” by Charles

You’re going to be great but I hate to burst your bubble Before you achieve greatness you’ll get into a lot of trouble Don’t look at me all dumbfounded The pain you’re about to go through will...

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“An Angel Weeps” By Arnoldo

“An Angel Weeps” By Arnoldo

A beautiful and lucid angel playing a golden harp  on an obscure night.  Perched on a trunk of a tree eyes gently closed.   Smooth and incandescent fingers she plucks the strings skillfully ...

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“Work Hazard” by Keith

“Work Hazard” by Keith

Work Hazard The occupations you choose to devote your time to. Choosing an occupation is something you have to be mature to do. Life’s time is devoted to you. An occupation worthy of Life’s time,...

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“Up in Flames” by Jamsson

“Up in Flames” by Jamsson

Up in Flames O’ California, My heart goes out to thee. So beautiful and strong Where so many want to live. Now you are being burned by flames that hop and skip. Causing your residents to run,...

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“What is love to us all?” by Edwin

“What is love to us all?” by Edwin

To me Love is Ambiguous. Love can be the reason I am living, or at times, why I feel like dying. Love has been the light in the abyss of darkness and confusion. Love is the reason why the world...

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“Tears of an Innocent Man” by Armando

“Tears of an Innocent Man” by Armando

Tears ran down my face knowing I was wrongfully convicted. When will it end? Tears of a man that has lost his mother, Sisters and fiancé to prison years. Tears of a man that lost his sense of love....

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