Unlocking Creativity to Transform Lives
Writers in Residence teaches creative writing to youth who are incarcerated to empower their voices and assist in their re-entry into society.
"I learned about Joy"
"It was empowering and a safe space to express myself"
"I like this program because I get to get things off my chest"
"I needed Writers in Residence, I got to put what was on my mind while no one saying nothing"
"I learned how to cope by using creative writing and there's multiple opportunities to go far with it"
"I know what I need to do to be successful mentally"
Facilitate a smooth transition for youth back into their communities.
Family is a gift you are given the seconed you are born Family is a hand always there to elevate you Family isn’t always blood but the people who accept you regardless Family is a book of memories that you can look back on and smile Family are the people who back you up when your cornered Family is a gift given the seconed your born.
I was trying to keep my concentration When I heard Everything complaining it was at that time i wished I was swimming Maybe hydroplaning all because my mind started straining moral is keep concentrating not contemplating
I feel as I am floating like clouds. my hair is bouncing up and down as I float in different directions. I looked up and my heart dropped. In front of me was my grandpa bob. How could this be true? He already died on december 27 2011. Now that he is back in my life Imma make the most out of it. We are both reunited and light as Air.
I come from a town that does drugs. I come from a place that has helpful people. I come from my home town that has good police. I came from a town where my friends grew up. I came a town that the high school band played in parades I came from a good high school that helps people too. I come from a place where we rap for fun to forget But I’m going to come from a town I love and help out.
I remember when me and my sisters was at p.o.c park and this little girl that look like the mom off rugrats threw a ball at my sister and pushed her off the swing and I dragged the girl to a mud puddle and me and my other sister threw her in the mud. the thing is she used to think she was a bully and I wasn’t goin her name was shariyah and she aint have no edges. Moral of the story, behind mines, we an go to war with all yours 100 and loose no sleep.
I come from a town with seed people But even better donuts I come from playing football on Friday nights Adrenaline pumping through my veins I come from swimming in pools and Granger lake Not even caring about sunburn I come from playing pickup basketball at the Marriott Inn Till the lights go out I come from home cooked meals on the grill And fast food from McDonalds I come from a family who loves me Even in jail But I’m going to create my own path And help others along the way
I come from a small trashy town Where everyone talks too much. I come from a place where my mom made a life for us I come from a place where going to Mcdonalds or Walmart is exciting. I come from a place of chaos Where my room is the safe place. but I’m going to a place where It’s warm & free & Beautiful.
In the box sweat dripping waiting for the ball to come bat up and ready in my stance the pitcher eyeing me ready to through a strike I swing hard and watch the ball fly fly and fly over second & over the fence flying across the bases feeling free, I hit a home run.
What I like about space is that I go there when my mind’s in a race it’s calm, roomy and soothing and it makes me happy it really makes me feel joy.
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