Prison World

Poetry by Larry N. Stromberg

Trapped in the bars of my mind 
Addiction has feasted on my soul 
Obsession controlling my thoughts 
A dark cloud hovers over me 
I’m searching for the light 
My prefrontal cortex on lockdown 
Welcome to Prison World 
I gotta break free, plan my escape 
Release myself from bondage 
Riot my emotions 
Next stop, Death row, if I don’t break the chains of oppression Accept rehabilitation, embrace my recovery 
Learn to forgive all, including myself 
Accountability, responsibility my motto of truth 
A heart of remorse 
Atonement lays at my feet 
Freedom calls my name