Tyanni Gomez revisits the theme of prison and pain. Is there a chance for release?
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My Prison Part II
by Tyanni Gomez
Shattering in this pain
I’m almost out of this pain.
My emotions are becoming better.
I am becoming wiser and stronger.
I’m almost out of this pain.
My stressful situations are gone.
The person who sent me to this prison.
I’m almost out of this pain.
The person who played with my emotions.
The person who promised “forever and ever” was a lie.
I’m starting to release myself out of this prison.
I’m starting to be myself again.
I’m starting to forget the past.
The past that was haunting me.
Sitting down.
I look to my left…a life behind that wall.
I look to my right…a life behind that wall.
POPS is a high school club that welcomes all those whose lives have been touched by prison. We offer a space where members are encouraged to write, talk and paint their truths. At POPS we thrive on seeing the world as it is while imagining it as it could be. We are creating hope by tackling shame and fear. We are building a community based on dignity and openness.
