“As we learn to bear the intimacy of scrutiny and to flourish within it, as we learn to use the products of that scrutiny for power within our living, those fears which rule our lives and form our silences begin to lose their control over us.”(Audre Lorde – Poetry Is Not A Luxury)
Last night, I just read this essay, Poetry Is Not A Luxury by Audre Lord. This paragraph of the essay captivated me, something that I felt compelled to share.
Throughout life, we have embraced the natural reflexes of running from pain to pursue pleasure. However, where would we be without our mountains, our crosses to bear? Where would we be without those who do not lavish us with continuing showers of praises, but out of love and concern for our improvement examine us with a fine comb to expose our shortcomings to not humiliate us but to refine us into something GREAT? Just my thoughts!
Halim A. Flowers
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DOB- 09-01-80
Washington, D.C.
30 years to life
Contact Information-
Halim Flowers
#11967-007
Federal Correctional Institution Gilmer
P.O. Box 6000
Glennville, West Virginia 26351
My name is Halim Flowers and I am an author, poet, blogger(CriminalU.co), and at-risk youth advocate. I have been incarcerated for 18 years, since I was 16 years of age for aiding and abetting a felony murder in a case where I was not the shooter and the person charged as the gunman had his case dismissed and was never tried for this offense. I know it sounds crazy but it is my destiny for now and I embrace. My passion in life is learning and helping to enlighten and inspire others, especially helping to develop the character and lives of young men. I was featured in an Emmy award winning documentary about my experiences as a child at the adult D.C. Jail titled "Thug Life In DC"(See Thug Life In DC at YouTube) and I have authored nine books in the genres of self-help, prisoner reform, juvenile justice, memoir, and poetry(See Halim Flowers at Amazon.com). I very contrite for my past criminal offenses and seriously committed to helping our youth to understand "Victim's Impact" and breaking the "school-to-prison pipeline".