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Poetry

Heaven From Above

By

Malsnight

Malsnight writes from Junee Correctional Centre in New South Wales.

Rodion Kutsaiev

A wee bit of heaven

Drifted down from above,

A handful of happiness

A heart full of love.

The mystery of life

So sacred and sweet,

The giver of joy

So deep and complete.

Priceless and precious

So loveable, too —

The world’s sweetest miracle,

Baby doll, is you!

A wee bit of heaven

Drifted down from above,

A handful of happiness

A heart full of love.

The mystery of life

So sacred and sweet,

The giver of joy

So deep and complete.

Priceless and precious

So loveable, too —

The world’s sweetest miracle,

Baby doll, is you!

This
piece
was originally printed in the
October 2024
edition of About Time.

Lanie's Painting

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A painting sent to us by Lanie.

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A drawing of Stitch from Lilo and Stitch, sent to us by Dan.

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Self Reflection

By Sofia

Often I try to self-reflect which turns into waves of rings around me. This picture reflects my days in general; life is static, surrounded by waves around.

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Beyond the Steel Mesh

By Anonymous

The cage stands bold, with its steel-clad mesh. For within its grip, it’s us it holds. Ten foot walls, of cold creme concrete. For outside we muster, like horses in stalls.

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