Life Sentence

Life Sentence

A Poem by Pete
"

In an unjust society the only place for a just man is prison. - Thoreau

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Managing Jail Liability �

we're all doing time
our keys won't turn the tumblers
thank god for ramen



© 2024 Pete


Author's Note

Pete
"Why the jailer does not leave open his prison doors, - why the judge does not dismiss his case, - why the preacher does not dismiss his congregation! It is because they do not obey the hint God gives them, nor accept the pardon which he freely offers to all." - Thoreau

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Added on February 4, 2024
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Pete
Pete

Boston, MA



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