FOR NC LIFERS

🔵 By Richard Smith. Photo by lauragrafie.

Politicians know what works,
to reduce recidivism abound,
but there’s money to be made,
corruption all around.

Politicians have the power
to make things right.
With no love in their hearts,
no care for what’s in God’s sight.

Jesus offered a road to redemption,
why can’t those who claim Him do the same?
Hypocrites and Pharisees they are;
corrupt, pathetic and lame.

Closed, medium, minimum,
no significant difference from wrong or right.
No tangible reason
for anyone to pursue the light.

Atheist say, “Give him a chance!
Release him long before he’s dead!”
Ironically it’s Christians saying,
“Crucify, off with his head!”

A quagmire of faith,
in politics I see.
Where is this going?
What will become of me?

I’m told I’m redeemed,
but I can’t tell.
Stuck in a cage,
a step away from hell.

Stuck here
in this Bible belt state.
A very unforgiving place,
is this truly my fate?

Rehabilitation a slogan,
at this I laugh.
The only people this benefits,
is the hateful staff.

This proliferates a question
repeating in my mind.
If you know the answer,
do tell, please be so kind.

Before you do,
no cliches, nothing impure.
Only logical wisdom,
that I will endure.

What is the point?
Do I struggle in vain?
Having become a man of character,
was it worth all the pain?

My peers encourage
for my violence to burn.
Though I hang onto hope,
which direction to turn?

Violent or not,
or become something strange.
The law says, “It doesn’t matter.
Your fate will not change.”

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