Notes from Exile: The Language of Prison
Log/Verse: daily reflections from prison, written every morning at my bunk. Part poem, part log book.
Another excerpt from my prison journal, written while I was still incarcerated
THE LANGUAGE OF PRISON
The language of prison
is not
words;
it is time and scars
which are
everywhere.
But only we
can see
them.
Time here is the only
measure that
matters.
But once here,
even for a
day,
you carry the language
with you.
If this piece resonated with you, consider sharing it or leaving a comment. To support this work and help spread awareness about justice reform for white-collar defendants, subscribe to White-Collar Journal and stay connected. John DiMenna is a member of the White Collar Support Group.
To leave a comment, Substack may ask you to verify your email address (a one-time step to prevent spam). You don’t need to subscribe or create an account. Just check your inbox for a one-time link.