Prison Ball
They don't negotiate if you are held
Hostage. Don't attempt to take a charge.
If you find a point guard who'll pass the rock,
Help him escape. Let him fastbreak at large.
-Sherman Alexie
Christmas in Prison
It was Christmas in prison
and the food was real good.
We had turkey and pistols
carved out of wood.
-John Prine
And:
ReplyDeleteThe search light in the big yard
swings 'round with the gun
and spotlights the snowflakes
like dust in the sun