Quiet

By M. Greene

(Garner Correctional

Institute inmate)

Quiet

Peaceful

Footsteps

And whispers

Shhh   listen

Toilets flushing

Sinks running

A waterfall

In the distance

Shhh      listen

Illuminating light

Radio waves transmitted

Hard metal surfaces

Small window

Obstructed view

Look      nah      listen

Too many days

Away from family

Missing loved ones

Yearning for happiness

Forever

and

ever

Missing…     freedom