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Shocking

by James Oberfeldt

Things I never thought I'd see The fear of death in a bank tellers eyes Man stabbed over 10 stamps Transgenders who like other transgenders and call themselves lesbians Sirens going off and everyone hitting the floor as I strike another man in the head Blood soaked through our shirts Handcuffs applied in careless jerks Men giving b******* to other men for a few ramen noodle soups Other things I thought I might never see....... My mom's face again Her smile My brother's laughter Their arms wrapped around my shoulders My sister's new son Named after me nonetheless My niece in a prom dress My daughter at the altar Got it hurts what I've missed
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prison regrets

James Oberfeldt

Recently released prisoner for bank robberies. Self proclaimed Buddhist Christian. Singer,guitarist songwriter. Lives in rural new england. Father of one beautiful 21 year old daughter. Very close to brother sister and mother. 37 years old. Employed by demolition company which means I get to destroy stuff and get payed for it. Residing at a halfway house in Manchester, NH.

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TheOneWhoNeedsToBeHeard
<p>Those eyes were my eyes at the bank. You stole time from me for your addiction. I hope you can stay sober this time because nobody deserves to go through what you put us bank tellers through.&nbsp;</p>

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