Stuck in this cage my rage is deep A visceral grief My mind is goin’ in and out… I can’t see shit! Four walls, center blocks make up this cell box That holds me trapped I pace the concrete floor back and forth This cell is windowless, it’s dark! At night I hear voices. They’re whispering Telling me, just do it Do what? Hang-up This is my reality The devil is talking to me My celly is Lucifer himself, and his deception is deep One hundred thirty years… give it up kid A suggestion for the week hearted I’m a lion at heart The devil will never shake my fate Will strong, mind right, assiduously I fight Pen toting, Book reading, I’m praying Lord Forgive me
Long road – I’m traveling in place Same pace as yesterday Same scenery as yesterday The years are blowing away I’m thirty five When I arrived, I was Twenty-two That seems like yesterday My sight is deteriorating, I can’t see past my nose This cold cell has me froze… In place The devil tells me to Blow So I blow., A temporary escape from this life of mine In my bag I write My pen stroke is deep… The courts don’t feel me Fuck ‘Em! Racist motha fuckas I don’t feel them! I feel freedom! I’m trying to reach the world! So through these bars I yell Through these bars I write No matter the way I will assure that my word is heard FOR FREEDOM…! YOU HEARD???
“Welcome to korymcclary.com, the online space where writing takes flight and freedom finds its voice. I am Kory McClary, a passionate writer who has found solace, purpose, and resilience through the power of words. Despite facing a wrongful conviction and serving a 130-year sentence, I have chosen to wield my pen as a weapon for justice, aiming to expose the flaws and injustices within the criminal justice system.
My writing journey has taken me to esteemed platforms such as the Guardian US Prison Journalism Project, Mindset News, and the News Station, with more exciting publications on the horizon. Through heartfelt essays and thought-provoking journalism, I strive to shed light on the untold stories and struggles that often go unnoticed.
In addition to my impactful non-fiction work, I am also the author of the captivating book, ‘For Fiction: It’s Amazing.’ Within the realm of fiction, I find refuge from the confines of a prison cell, diving deep into the minds of the characters I create. These imaginative narratives allow me to transcend the boundaries of reality and explore the boundless possibilities of storytelling.
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