Fades to Black, Illumination in the Darkness
By Cosmo DiNardo
Spinning, Swirling, Spiraling is it in my mind?
You reach out but there is zero gravity and you are taking flight!
A feeling of euphoric sentiments begins in front of you, while rage and fear of the unknown is behind!
Speeding through the black abyss one might say there is little differentiation between things black or white.
Undoubtedly my imagination is commencing a sort of mental ruse!
As time passes by you sense your whole body has been broken, beaten, and bruised.
Free falling in slow motion the world passes by in an eternity.
Just then you can sense a type of variation in what is next to come.
You feel a hand reaching out slowly solemnly and it is not frolicking rather firm, fierce, exhibiting a paternity.
Could this really be God or an angel guiding me with a sense of strength, signaling, serenity pierces through the silence;
What have I become?
Now a radiant beam is flowing and being produced from the hand.
It reaches out touches me and a sense of calm comes over me;
The feeling is rather grand.
What now is this it or is there more in store for me, less spiraling more stability.
I can feel my feet firmly planted on the ground.
However when everything fades to black you sense an odd ominous feeling, voices swirling, screaming, and squealing all lost never found.
Suddenly you hear a booming voice this has substance and if full of command it freezes you down to the last fiber of your being!
This is no ruse now with black comes light and I am clearly seeing.
Dreams and nightmares have differentiation surely at a glance;
When you meet God it will not be a matter happening by chance!
Therefore when everything fades to black DO NOT give up hope!
For where there is darkness there is also light and that can help you cope.
No Honor Amongst Thieves
By Cosmo DiNardo
In a lawless world, criminals would outlast the honest and respectable citizens.
There is a saying that rings true!
A place where morals and character are fleeting into a sky so blue.
Offenders everywhere live by a code,
No Honor Amongst Thieves only the wicked walk this dangerous road.
Caught in a jam and you are stuck holding the bag,
States evidence is never considered swag.
When you count your ill-gotten gains,
Don’t cut in your posse never make it rain!
For on the long road between heaven and hell,
A life of worldly possessions and immoral acts is perpetually swell!
The One That Got Away
By Cosmo DiNardo
Hearing your name brings a smile to my face!
When I reminisce on past memories it takes me to another time and place.
I don’t know where we went wrong,
but was it ever right?
Amazing, Astonishing, Aware of what we once were.
Absolutely it was bliss on earth being with you!
Seeing, smelling, sensing you in the early morning hours was a true delight.
Thinking back on your features and everything you were in my mind it will never fade from color to black and white.
Your eyes ever so mesmerizing kept me in a trance,
Sure enough will there be a second chance?
If not I wish you well, for what tomorrow brings we will never tell!
Villanova Education
By Cosmo DiNardo
What does education mean to me?
Being educated permits me to be all that I can be!
Without Villanova in my life I would be lost as if I was a young child without my mother.
Striving, learning and sharing knowledge with my classmates makes them my brothers.
Each semester I look forward to reuniting with my brothers and teachers.
I intend to always put my best foot forward with maximum effort and never want to be passive just relaxing on the bleachers.
Personally Villanova gives a purpose to my life,
I will be forever grateful for the opportunity and cherish it as if it is my wife!
Now I look forward to the day when I can say I am a graduate, no longer a student.
I will demonstrate what it means to be a Villanova Alumnus forever prudent.
Fulfilling my desired goal will be a lifetime achievement,
For my family of college graduates, honor and prestige regardless of my circumstances therefore avoiding bereavement!
This is a dream that will come to fruition;
As long as I maintain my studies and remain dedicated in my efforts I will avoid attrition.
A Villanova education is something I hold dear to my heart.
Everyone should strive to attain a Bachelors in Liberal Arts!
You Can Lead a Horse to Water, But…..
By Cosmo DiNardo
Developing your mind through education is important for humanity as a whole.
You should not let life pass you by, ignorance is not bliss you will pay the toll.
For the guys in PA. state prison who languish in their sorrowful ignorant state,
My comrades choose to elevate their minds and are seeking a second chance to liberate.
Now more than ever it is imperative to complete your programs, read, and study your case.
Being lazy and wasting time will send you in the end on a wild goose chase.
2nd degree murder has now been ruled unconstitutional for everyone sentenced to life under this clause.
For all those who lead by example and enact their plans and dreams never press pause.
More than ever this is the time to ponder and think,
You can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make it drink!
Dealing In Despair
By Cosmo DiNardo
When the judge slams that gavel and expounds in such a manner as to insult you by stating you will never leave prison; Where do you go from here?
Your whole life flashes before you, almost as if you are in a meadow, witnessing a fleeting deer.
However there is no sound just motion, things moving around in almost a fixed manner.
Eventually you are swept away from all of the party planners.
Do not let the impositions of one person beat you down,
Regardless of how you feel only momentarily may you frown.
Rebirth is on the horizon, a journey one of which you can only imagine.
You must become the master of your mind and live a principled life,
For a person will never know when circumstances will change and opportunity will come now you must embrace it as if it was your loving wife.
Now the juveniles are home free and second degree is imminent,
However I have first degree where does that leave me?
Dealing in despair will only lead you down a tragic path.
One of missed opportunity, mental and physical distress, the life not worth living but dreaming only of death.
For me I don’t believe in self destruction, only positivity, achievement, and physical deductions.
When my chance brings forth new found life I will not shy away,
Forever grateful for all of the lessons I have learned up until my last day.
Sounds Of The Night
By Cosmo DiNardo
The soulful chatter amongst the deep dark abyss,
An ode to epochs of ages old.
Time in a place of this voices of the enchanted spirits feel cold!
The penitentiary, with its bellows belches but not brevity.
For here we keep longstanding traditions.
Unspeakable acts are a part of life in this godforsaken melee,
Words never spoken but screamed.
Keys jingling can be heard twenty four seven,
If you are lucky enough to be pronounced maybe you make it to heaven.
In this world death is all too common!
Before you go don’t forget to enjoy the Ramen.
Another one of the condemned can be heard screaming throughout;
A cold existence with no one to care.
A surefire experience in his mind that he was not going to make parole no doubt.
The devil himself wouldn’t want to split another hair!
For the tormented are my chosen people;
This I will proclaim from my cell to the heights of the church steeple!
The spirits wander these hallowed grounds, especially at night.
Nothing compares to the internal beast, Sounds of the Night!
The Key To Survival Inside
By Cosmo DiNardo
There is no magic potion that can make you survive inside;
Foreknowledge and skills developed over time can bridge the divide.
If you want to learn what really happens in here,
Read Stay Ready by FTG Williams and things will become clear.
Navigating this booby trapped and land mine infested world seems complex at first,
However once you learn the lingo, regular activities, and habits of your fellow man it won’t be the worst!
I can assure you if you stay away from gangs, gambling, and drugs you won’t leave in a hearse.
Pay attention to your surroundings, elevate your mind, and if you are in restricted housing on water restriction you will be searching to quench your thirst.
After a long day reflect, pray, and unwind;
Becoming the master of your emotions and thoughts is
The Key To Survival Inside!
Communication Is Key
By Cosmo DiNardo
93% of communication is nonverbal,
Body language is a big part of our interaction on the daily basis.
More importantly verbal communication is like a good cup of sweetened tea, herbal.
When you are a master of your language you can see through mirages and see the real oasis.
When dealing in a trade economy or barter system you need to make sure every detail is explicit in your deals.
If you use abusive language because you are mad,
You may be rolled away on a stretcher with four wheels!
The results of poor communication only can result in one way, bad.
You do not have to listen to this advice as if I am your dad.
Knowing communication is key should only bring you joy,
This jewel of knowledge should never
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