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.
I remember when WE got in a fight (at your dad’s), you never Called me names, you never hit me, you told me I was being rude, you stuck up for me when your dad punched me in the face, you calmed me down by saying something hilarious to me I choked you and still you never laid a hand on me inspite of all of that you still love me and I still love you.
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.
You have always been my favorite even with your sometimes sour taste or hard to find during seasons you were always my go-to when I went into that huge kitchen full of wonderful options. It was you I chose and it will forever be you I cherish The sweet tropical smell on a warm summer evening with my ocean view I wouldn’t replace for a million
Potato you’re like a sweet potato and you’re soft and nice and mushier in the middle. I love it when you melt in my mouth. You look so creamy when I look at you same like you have So much goodness in you. I hear you pop when you’re being cooked on the stove. You need bacon to taste so good. You smell so good. The bacon in you is chewy and salty at the same time. You look so chunky and creamy at the same time you need More meat in you and more sweet potato to taste anything and more like rice
1. my Bestfriend and I hang out every Day after school Till me mom get home from work Because my mom doesnt Like her 2. my Bestfriend and I ever Since we’ve Known each other have always wanted to grow up and move to L.A together, she wants to be a Doctor and a wanna be a interior designer 3. my Bestfriend isnt really supposed to hang out with me, I’m only aloud at her house when her moms not home because She Doesnt Like me. She’s not supposed to hang out with me
You throw the ball, You start sprinting to catch it you through a touch down your team is cheering You win the game The team yells in victory.
there used to be a family of possums living in a tree outside of our house that used to eat out of our trash and one time we just forgot to take the trash out and they just left
1. I am tired, upset, stressed, hungry 2. I am funny, sarcastic, humouros, excting 3. I am wonderful, happy, smiley couragous 4. I am selfish addictive, stubborn, manipulative 5. I am smart, artistic, creative, adventorous 6. I’ll be Everything I need to be
Constant thought’s of getting released, I use my positivity to get me threw the Day, An to remind my-self it will all be over with soon.
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