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ISSUE NO. 13

August 2025

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Poetry

Imperious

By

Belly

Belly writes from a prison in Queensland.

“How the Kangaroo Got Her Pouch” by Michael, available for purchase on Boom Gate Gallery

As I find myself in perpetual motion

I endeavor to imitate the Roo and Emu

However;

It is imperative to check my blind spots

To glance into into rear-vision mirrors as I change lores

Consideration

Consequentiality

Concernment

I yearn to spend loving time with my Mother

To reunite with my sister and brother

To introduce my kin to the new man I am

Standardise

Uniformalise

Classicise  

Looking into the future right now is a daydream

But like the A-Team

I love it when a plan comes together.

As I find myself in perpetual motion

I endeavor to imitate the Roo and Emu

However;

It is imperative to check my blind spots

To glance into into rear-vision mirrors as I change lores

Consideration

Consequentiality

Concernment

I yearn to spend loving time with my Mother

To reunite with my sister and brother

To introduce my kin to the new man I am

Standardise

Uniformalise

Classicise  

Looking into the future right now is a daydream

But like the A-Team

I love it when a plan comes together.

Falling Like Angels

By Daniel

The pain that I feel, this place that I’m in, these four walls closing in…

Creative

ISSUE NO. 23

2 MIN READ

As This Time Comes to an End

By Punkin

As this time comes to an end, I wonder which way the next will bend. The earth and moon will do their thing, I’ll embrace everything.

Creative

ISSUE NO. 23

2 MIN READ

‘God, I Am Deeply Sorry’: A Poem for the Prisoners We’ve Lost

By Triste

To all the prisoners who have ever spent time away from the ones they love.

Creative

ISSUE NO. 23

1 MIN READ

‘Tingers’ and the Squirrel Box

By Sara

In Creative Learning we get to see some amazing stuff made by talented people. The best part is hearing the stories behind how creative projects have come to life.

Creative

ISSUE NO. 23

2 MIN READ