VOICES ON THE INSIDE

Always on the outside.
Desperate to be let in.

Begging to be accepted,
That’s the way it’s always been

No one cared to protect me.
No one cared about my health.

When I needed defending,
I took it upon myself.

Wounded animals in a corner,
They always will lash out.

Hurting people will hurt people.
That’s what that’s about.

Assaulted, abused
I’m an amputee
Violent offender.
Is all the world sees.

The prison chapter of my life,
So far it’s been 13 years.

I’ve learned a lot about myself
And had to face a lot of fears.

I’m odd, naughty, funny and weird,
I finally realized my personality
Is nothing to be feared.

My tattoos spark a few jokes
My naked lady will
Do a dance for folks.

I’m a self-proclaimed weirdy cat.
It took, some soul searching
Now I’m okay with that.

I’m a big dork, it’s part of my charm
If I ever offend,
I certainly mean no harm.

Tattoos are scars that I choose,
You can’t understand
Till you walk in my shoes.

Truer words,
Have never been spoken.

When God does the breaking,
It’s beautifully broken.