Post by Deleted on Nov 21, 2005 10:59:31 GMT
PRISONERS ARE PEOPLE TOO
Prisoners are people
imprisoned by the state
Dads and Mums, uncles and aunts
Who think they are second rate
Sometimes they are weak and failing
with needs like you and me
Other times they are strong and good
the side you may not see
Prisoners are people
who break society's laws
They come from many backgrounds
the famous, rich and poor
They need to love and be loved
and accepted warts and all
Not just revenge to pay them back
For remember, everyone too, falls
Prisoners are people
who need to say they are sorry
To all the people they have hurt
and caused such pain and worry
For guilt and God bring justice
but God will pardon too
and forgive the penitent prisoner
and that's what I should do.
Written by Mayamba Geoffrey Kuletela in his late 20's.
Kabwe Maximum Security Prison.Zambia
on a 15 year sentence for aggravated burglary
due to end in 2008
Prisoners are people
imprisoned by the state
Dads and Mums, uncles and aunts
Who think they are second rate
Sometimes they are weak and failing
with needs like you and me
Other times they are strong and good
the side you may not see
Prisoners are people
who break society's laws
They come from many backgrounds
the famous, rich and poor
They need to love and be loved
and accepted warts and all
Not just revenge to pay them back
For remember, everyone too, falls
Prisoners are people
who need to say they are sorry
To all the people they have hurt
and caused such pain and worry
For guilt and God bring justice
but God will pardon too
and forgive the penitent prisoner
and that's what I should do.
Written by Mayamba Geoffrey Kuletela in his late 20's.
Kabwe Maximum Security Prison.Zambia
on a 15 year sentence for aggravated burglary
due to end in 2008