Freedom Taken Away (poem) by Linda M Hill on AuthorsDen

Reviewed by Ross Ostrander

Reviewed on July 6, 2002

great write and very sensitive..

Reviewed by KAY

Reviewed on June 17, 2002

LINDA, I LIKED THAT. ALTHOUGH, I FEEL COMPASSION, THE SYSTEM ANGERS ME.I FEEL FOR THE INNOCENT, BUT FEEL THE GUILTY HAVE IT TOO EASY. THATS WHY WE HAVE REPEAT OFFENDERS.I HAVE A FRIEND THAT IS A REPEAT OFFENDER, AND IS INCARCERATED NOW.HE RECIEVES NO REHABILITATION. THIS PRISON HAS COMPUTORS, CABLE TV, A STORE TO BUY MORE THAN NECESSITIES SUCH AS MUSIC AND EQUIPMENT TO PLAY IT, A SNACK BAR, COKE AND SNACK MACHINES,ECT. THEY CAN ORDER ITEMS FROM THE OUTSIDE ON CREDIT. THEY THEN PESTER FRIENDS AND FAMILY TO PAY FOR THEM. VISITORS CAN ORDER PIZZA ECT. AND HAVE IT DELIVERED DURING VISITATION.ITS VERY EXPENSIVE TO HAVE A LOVED ONE BEHIND BARS. ALSO, THE COST OF A PHONE CALL FROM A PRISON IS EXTRAORDINARY HIGH.I SEE FAMILY AND FRIENDS AS VICTIMS ALSO.NOTE: THE PRISON I JUST DESCRIBED IS NO FEDERAL PRISON. MY FRIEND JUST GOT A NEW PAIR OF DENTURES. WHY CAN'T THE STATE GIVE ME FREE DENTURES, OR AT LEAST GET MY CHILD SUPPORT SO I CAN PAY FOR THEM. SIGNED: VICTIM

Reviewed by m w

Reviewed on June 14, 2002

We all need to try to see the world through another's eyes. Insightful write

Reviewed by Cathy Montgomery (Reader)

Reviewed on June 13, 2002

Powerful writing here!

Reviewed by Cathy Montgomery (Reader)

Reviewed on June 13, 2002

I read Snowman's poem and yours. Both points of of interest.

Reviewed by Josephine Bohen

Reviewed on June 13, 2002

What propels some to choose wrong from right, so hard to know. Yes I feel, especially for the kid in that backseat, handcuffed, but there are rules and if they are broken, consequences. People cannot just do as they please...robberies,spousal abuse, rape, homicide, drug related charges. Many countries even deal with such crimes more harshly than we can imagine. Yet your point is well made, bars are lesson enough. Thank you,
Josie

Reviewed by Max Scratchmann (Reader)

Reviewed on June 13, 2002

great stuff

Reviewed by Tracey Hardie

Reviewed on June 13, 2002

Its funny how so many people put on blinders and dont care....so many cry out in various ways.... and we just turn our heads and walk away... how sad... how very sad. Great write!!!

Reviewed by Amor Sabor

Reviewed on June 12, 2002

The write was done well...and I enjoy your ability for compassion.

Reviewed by na na (Reader)

Reviewed on June 12, 2002

This comment is for both Linda Hill (my sweet lady) and Jason T. Ganey. This was written in prison. And is the inside life of a convict. This is what I felt. This is quite a different view of a convict than presented by my sweet special friend Linda Hill with her poem "Freedom Taken Away." There is also little resemblence to Jason T Ganey's poem, "The Prisoner." This is concrete and real in my inner world and totally insane. Can you look in and see me looking out at you? Few can. Bill P.S. Life inside is quite complex and unusual and
can't be boiled down to simplistic viewpoints. Never thnk we go around with our head between our legs. All have made mistakes. Some just mistakenly got caught. Others are repentant and work towards getting back into society. And others bounce in and out all their lives. But sometimes they reject your synpathy and want to make it back on their own and just be an invisible part of society again. I do hope some of you understand this journey.

Reviewed by Ron (sketchman) Axelson (Reader)

Reviewed on June 12, 2002

You feel for others, but would they ever feel sadness for you? It doesn't matter does it? You are you, a fine person.

Reviewed by Tiana (Reader)

Reviewed on June 12, 2002

A touching write on your compassion for others. Very sad, very unfortunate and so very real. A great poem

Reviewed by Maria Lupinacci

Reviewed on June 12, 2002

Hi Linda,
Thank you for this piece!!!!! SOOOOOO MUCH!!!! Please, if you have the time, go to my site and read A Letter From My Brother!!! It will explain why, I need to send you a hug and thanks again for such a warming piece to me!!! And I am sure it will be to so many others!!! You may get some slack for this one, but there are some prisoners who are there, because they have drug problems or have done petty crimes. As the cliche' goes, No one knows the pain until you have walked it!!!!!!

Hugs,
Maria
xoxoxo

Reviewed by Jason Ganey (Reader)

Reviewed on June 12, 2002

=) not to bad yourself Linda, I love it

Reviewed by Scada (Reader)

Reviewed on June 12, 2002

Your sensitivity is what makes you such a fine writer.

Scada