A unique episode based on a poem by Skye from prison, detailing the longing for freedom and simple joys. Delve into the deep connections formed within the prison community and the solace found in creative outlets. Explore the multifaceted self-portrait in the poem and moments of tranquility behind bars. Endorsed by prison staff, the episode also highlights promotions for Ear Hustle Plus and The Lowdown.
Skye's longing poem reflects desires for external experiences outside prison, showing her aspirations beyond confinement.
Skye finds solace in simple joys within prison, using her imagination and writing as a sanctuary for peace of mind.
Deep dives
Skye's Imaginative Poem Reveals Her Desires
Skye, a long-time resident in prison, shares a detailed poem about her desires outside prison walls, including watching baseball games, standing under a waterfall, and holding money in her hand. Despite being satisfied with her life in prison, her list is full of external experiences she longs for, showing a glimpse into her aspirations beyond her current environment.
Skye's Poem Inside Prison Reflects Inner Peace and Contentment
Skye's second poem details the simple joys and activities she finds satisfaction in within the confines of prison, such as holding newborn animals, making wind chimes, and listening to wells on tape. She expresses peace of mind through her creative outlet of writing, indicating that her imagination serves as a sanctuary within the limitations of her current reality.
Ear Hustle's Future Episodes Promise a Mix of Stories
The podcast teases upcoming episodes, including a mystery episode where hosts present topics they are unfamiliar with, a planned visit to a unique location for a discussion on dying in prison, and a continuation of stories from women's prisons and San Quentin. With Season 13 set to offer diverse narratives, the show aims to engage listeners with fresh perspectives and compelling content.
We’ve never based a whole episode on a poem before, but this one, by Sky, took us by surprise. It’s both a record of longing for all the things she can’t do in prison — sleep in a teepee, have a cookie jar, touch a rabbit — and a way of doing those things in her mind.
Big thanks to Acting Warden Andes and Lt. Berry at San Quentin State Prison, and Acting Warden Williams and Lt. Newborg at the California Institution for Women for their support of the show.
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