This is a poem written by Colin. He is an inspiration to us all.
NEVER GIVE UP!
As I lie awake in bed at night,
With feelings of fear, angst and fright.
Why doesn't anyone listen or believe me?
That I'm not the monster they portray me to be!
All these "professionals" say that I'm "in denial"
But these "pros" never sat through my trial.
They wouldn't know innocence if it hit them in the face.
I hope one day I can prove mine, to get out of this place.
Day after day, time feels like it's slipping away.
Nothing done wrong, yet in this hellhole I have to stay.
Friends and family constantly saying, "It'll be fine"
Their daily lives nowhere near as bad as mine.
Surely one day soon, this nightmare will end,
So that the smile on my face is no longer pretend.
Stay positive and strong, to myself I keep saying.
I'm not even religious, but for my freedom I keep praying.
Will these feelings of fear, angt and fright disappear?
Only when, "You're free to go" are the words I hear.
So to anyone else whose position is the same,
Never give up that fight to clear your name.
DON'T LET THEM WIN.
