Upon our release we'll be facing responsibilities, either as a laborer or at a Micky D's. We'll have to find a legal job, that will be one condition, whether released on parole or probation. Of our old associates and our old friends, we must be careful if we don't want back in. For what we call life, not much more than a game, there are rules to be followed, quite simple and plain. Whether dealing with the police or those holding a grudge, we have to be cautious or we'll be back in front of the Judge. In our old 'hood, we may face some fears, some may move away, away from their peers. To society and our community we must make ammends, to regain the trust and respect of our kids, family and new friends.
Reason for writing:
Nervous about being released from prison and having to go back into the community and explain where I had been for a while, and why I wasn't doing the same old things as before.
Birth sign: Sagittarius
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