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"Leaving Death Row" Copyright 1997. ISBN - 1-58721-677-9. Pages - 105. Price $7.95 (e-book $3.95) |
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"In the enforced solitude, reading burgeoned my consciousness, ignited sparks in the pit of my gut and raced through my bloodstream like wild brush fires. This is what led to my self-discovery as a writer. This is the answer to the How in the world did you learn to write like that? I write everyday, I rewrite, Cut Polish. The blank white canvas of the page became creations filled with spectacular colors, images, sounds, and living, breathing beings. From the lowest depths of Human Misery flowed the sweetest testament of dreams. They are the poems in this book, poems that garnered Awards and Honorable mentions and certificates of merit. Leaving Death Row is my florid, ever-unfurling dream, my winged chariot of imagination and memories escaping this low-slung mass of steel and stone and bullet-proof glass that seeks to imprison their flight."
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| What reviewers have said about "Leaving Death Row" | |
"Reggie writes with passion for freedom, justice, and peace. His poems deserve worldwide attention."
"Every poem in this book is vital to the emotional and psychological freedom of a man
who is, physically, not free. Leaving Death Row is essential reading."
"This dramatic collection of poems recounts the inhumane conditions of prison life.
The writer draws us into his imagination and experiences of daily life on death row."
"Mr. Lewis is himself the death row inmate referred to by the title of his emotional poetic
exploration of the impact of punishment and recalcitrance. From his prison, he uses his
talent to convey an important message to society. His work, moving and soul searching,
reeks with a rare talent. Among my favorite poems is one titled 'For Ameenah,' a
touching and well written poem in which Lewis expresses his feelings towards the birth
of an infant he will never get to know as his very own. To miss reading this very moving
and inspiring book would be an injustice to the author. His words cry out to us, old and
young, from inside his prison cell. Though his body is caged, his mind is free to gather
knowledge while on death row. Leaving Death Row can be ordered from the publisher."
"If you are interested in poetry and justice, pick up this book. With a hiphop flava and
jazzy rhythym, this book of poetry is plaid rabbit guaranteed freshness. For a taste of
what's in it go to www.1stbooks.com." | |
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Questions, comments, concerns? Contact me directly at reggie@reginaldslewis.org.