The Last Word

by Prosperous Domingo

 

Through this high – I can never keep –

I handle difficulties that mean 2 b deep.

But no need 2 weep – I can still sleep,

jus’ roll some green,

blow some trees – everyone cheats.

I’ll get ‘em back times three!

Best believe though – soldier Pros

A habit like smoke –

Fix in ur dope –

Coke in the nose –

Money when u broke

Fiend u a toke

I hope u got that picture –

When I tell u I miss ya

But I gotta diss the –

Distant in the way ya –

Play – duh when u play dumb

I betcha never thought I’d know

Betcha thought I’d let it flow

Turn my back n’ let it go

Obviously u don’t know Pro

Magically the evidence show

U can b mad at me…conversation closed!

 

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Selling Out

by Prosperous Domingo

 

U sold the game,

Threw it like a game of spades,

Didn’t even trade,

Had it made, didn’t negotiate,

You must be full of hate

Or wanting 2 see heaven’s gate.

 

U sold out, no doubt.

U needa get some help,

I can see you’ve never felt.

All ur good at is sellin’ out,

“Ur” not what you say ur about-

Jus another body count.

 

U sold the mold, u told,

Shit like that’ll get u rolled.

Lookin’ over ur shoulder till you’re old.

Ur like a can of Skoal,

Disgusting till your stomach folds.

Ur the reason y barrels they load…

 

Selling out was the worse u did,

Ur the definition of vid,

Closin’ the casket lid

Bethca never thought of this.

Chapters of ur life jus got skipped,

Don’t worry, it’ll be quick.

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Taking Chances

by Lawrence Jaramillo

 

Taking chances, Lord, what can I say? I’ve always taken chances. But, God, the chances I’ve taken always put me in messed up situations. I need help, my God, to help me discern the right chances to take from the wrong ones. I want to be able to make the right choices, the right decisions, and just go forward with a better way of life. The chances I would like to take, Lord, are those that would help me better my future, not just for me, but for D. and all of my family. Maybe a chance to help someone I don’t know to not go and make the same mistakes I have made. A chance to go to school for something good and not just go, like I had been doing. The chance to marry my girl – you know, just take that step. I pray Lord that you help me to take these kinds of chances. If they don’t work out help me to not get discouraged or depressed or even give up on myself. Help me Lord to strive for perfection in whatever I do, as if I’m doing it unto you Lord. Help D. to take the chances that will better her life as well. We all need the help sometimes Lord. I ask that all these men in this class find their way; find the chances that will help them become the men you made us all to be. I thank you for the chances – first, second, third, fourth, fifth and sixth chances. Maybe you could put it in the judges hearts to give us all at least one more chance to get things right. I have faith that we all can. Lord, especially with you on our side we sure can. With you for us who can be against us? Thanks for the chances I’ve already had in life, and thanks for those that haven’t come my way yet. I thank you for the chance to be in these classes while I’m in here, they really have made me have a good time or just be at ease while I am here in this messed up place. I guess what I am trying to say is help my love and me to make better choices with the chances we are given. That’s all I pray father, in Jesus’ name, Amen.

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Takin’ Chances

by Prosperous Domingo

 

I take chances like a breath,

Especially if I don’t have nothin’ left,

Cuz what’s promised is death.

I know we’ve never met,

But soon will,

Raisin’ hair ‘n sendin chills.

 

I take a chance cuz 2morrow’s not promised,

Cherishin’ you ‘n bein’ honest.

In life I want this—the hottest,

I got a goddess.

This life is worth livin’,

You’re the one I’m missin’.

 

I take a chance cuz this is the only 1 I’m givin’.

I apolgize if I choose not 2 listen,

But we both got a lot in common,

Except I’m on the wrong end.

I’m not ashamed so don’t b mad,

A smile’s good, but it’d be better if u laugh.

 

I’m takin chances cuz I’m not afraid.

If I were 2 choose, I’d do it everyday.

Put the plan into play,

Drain all the juice out the brakes.

I don’t regret any decisions that I’ve made,

Especially taken a chance on you that day.

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Taking Chances

by Joe Cordova

 

Taking chances is very scary for a lot of people. I, for one, will take the chance of looking deep inside of myself and finding out how much I lied to myself and how many times I pointed my finger at the wrong people. I realize that it takes two people to argue, and sometimes pride gets in the way of our thinking. Last night was the worst chance I’ve ever taken and I didn’t like what I saw. So for now I’ll let a little pride go and look at myself before I look at my best friend, because my friend is so important to me, and I think at this point we need each other. It takes a big person to admit when he’s wrong, and that’s the big chance I took.

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The Last Word

by Terry Booker

 

            During the last four months I have been in three very different pods, all having a very similar void – a hunger for the word of God. I’ve always had a love for that word so I guess that’s why when the task of getting the C.O. to open the classroom door and calling the brothers to study with me fell upon me I was reluctant, but my heart told me that this is something I must do. The first few times my heart skipped, like I was in a marathon. But now it just flows like water because it’s all truth, all love, all real, and these are the things I’ve said to my brothers. If today was my last day to talk to all of them my last word would probably be leave these doors being prepared, think of life as a treasure map. God is the compass, Jesus is the canteen full of water. Every day is so precious if we can just live it as such. Expect everything out of the world, never take no for an answer, as long as the question is good. The goal is not to get lost so until we meet again. This is my last word.