A Message from Inside the Walls of the Arkansas Dept. of Corrections--
Gang War Bangin' In Little Rock
Adam Borel is a young man from my hometown. He went to prison when he was 18. He made a fatal error in judgement and knows that now. He's had a couple of birthdays behind walls and is keeping a journal titled, "Do You Feel Me: Thoughts from Behind Blue Eyes" and he sometimes shares parts of it with me. Here is a short excerpt:
" I'm trying not to give up hope but how should I really feel? I'm really torn up inside! Everyday, I wake up, I am faced with the same people, guards, situations, choices and I don't want to slip into a routine that will be the same for 7 more years. I have so much potential. I just need a chance. Dreams of home fade by the many. Sometimes fears replace all the memories. Prison is a place to forget all about. Reflect on problems and troubles while I was out. Why does it drive me crazy? I don't understand what this is really about. Does it have a purpose or even a chance to have meaning? Sometimes I feel like a voodoo doll. A sharp poke makes me speechless, but the pin is removed only to be stuck again-- deeper into my soul. A tear breaks the surface only to be dried by a towel soaked by the tears that were shed for the problems to come. I'm desperate and I want to come home. What do I need to do? "
Adam has reflected a great deal on his life and he has helped me by corresponding with other young people who are on the precipice of danger. His story is an amazing one and he would love to hear from anyone who might like to know his story. You can write to Adam at:
Adam Borel
ADC 128092
7500 Correctional Circle
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
Adam Borel is a young man from my hometown. He went to prison when he was 18. He made a fatal error in judgement and knows that now. He's had a couple of birthdays behind walls and is keeping a journal titled, "Do You Feel Me: Thoughts from Behind Blue Eyes" and he sometimes shares parts of it with me. Here is a short excerpt:
" I'm trying not to give up hope but how should I really feel? I'm really torn up inside! Everyday, I wake up, I am faced with the same people, guards, situations, choices and I don't want to slip into a routine that will be the same for 7 more years. I have so much potential. I just need a chance. Dreams of home fade by the many. Sometimes fears replace all the memories. Prison is a place to forget all about. Reflect on problems and troubles while I was out. Why does it drive me crazy? I don't understand what this is really about. Does it have a purpose or even a chance to have meaning? Sometimes I feel like a voodoo doll. A sharp poke makes me speechless, but the pin is removed only to be stuck again-- deeper into my soul. A tear breaks the surface only to be dried by a towel soaked by the tears that were shed for the problems to come. I'm desperate and I want to come home. What do I need to do? "
Adam has reflected a great deal on his life and he has helped me by corresponding with other young people who are on the precipice of danger. His story is an amazing one and he would love to hear from anyone who might like to know his story. You can write to Adam at:
Adam Borel
ADC 128092
7500 Correctional Circle
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
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