Letters
1. Sister
Dear Sir
My brother is badly needed at home
My parents are both ill
And they need him with them
He has made mistakes
And he has paid for them and now
I know he is ready to settle down.
2. Doctor
To Whom It May Concern
Re: Mr. Trigg Z. Parker, Gary, West Virginia
The above patient is critically ill
With cancer of the lung
It may be of possible benefit
To the patient and certainly a comfort
To him if he could be visited by his son.
3. Warden
Re: WVP #45106
The above captioned inmate was received
At this institution with a 1-10 year sentence
For Entering Without Breaking
At the time he was received here
The State of Virginia
Placed a detainer against him
On two Armed Robbery charges
Due to the above I do not deem it advisable
For Douglas Parker to be permitted outside
Of this institution.
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Wonderful poem and voices! The last voice, so cold. So final.
I enjoyed this!
Yes, the increasing detachment from humanity is well portrayed here. The story is heartbreaking. Good write!
Powerful and heartbreaking.
Heartbreaking indictment of our failed systems.