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Poem
June 11, 1953
The Prison Mirror
Stillwater, Washington County, Minnesota
What is this article about?
A first-person poem reflecting on life as a forgotten prisoner, finding strength through prayer and faith in God, vowing honesty, and hoping for eventual release and forgiveness.
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OCR Quality
98%
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RURAL CIRCULAR
By Mae & Johnny A.
FORGOTTEN
I've been so long behind these bars,
A forgotten man it seems;
The only joys I ever know
Are few and far between.
I've watched the summers come and go
I've weathered wind and rain;
I've watched the flowers break the ground,
Where ice and snow have lain.
The same routine I've followed
For weeks and months and years.
And many a night I've talked to God
While holding back the tears.
I don't know what I would have done
If it wasn't for my prayers;
For I needed help so badly,
Which the Lord was well aware.
So with Him to give me courage,
I have vowed to see this through;
And I'll try to prove my honesty
By the things I say and do.
For I feel sure that some day,
They will open up their hearts,
And say to me. your debt is paid.
You may from here depart.
By Mae & Johnny A.
FORGOTTEN
I've been so long behind these bars,
A forgotten man it seems;
The only joys I ever know
Are few and far between.
I've watched the summers come and go
I've weathered wind and rain;
I've watched the flowers break the ground,
Where ice and snow have lain.
The same routine I've followed
For weeks and months and years.
And many a night I've talked to God
While holding back the tears.
I don't know what I would have done
If it wasn't for my prayers;
For I needed help so badly,
Which the Lord was well aware.
So with Him to give me courage,
I have vowed to see this through;
And I'll try to prove my honesty
By the things I say and do.
For I feel sure that some day,
They will open up their hearts,
And say to me. your debt is paid.
You may from here depart.
What sub-type of article is it?
Ballad
What themes does it cover?
Religious Faith
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Forgotten Prisoner
Faith
Prayer
Imprisonment
Redemption
Honesty
What entities or persons were involved?
By Mae & Johnny A.
Poem Details
Title
Forgotten
Author
By Mae & Johnny A.
Key Lines
I've Been So Long Behind These Bars,
A Forgotten Man It Seems;
And Many A Night I've Talked To God
While Holding Back The Tears.
For I Feel Sure That Some Day,
They Will Open Up Their Hearts,
And Say To Me. Your Debt Is Paid.
You May From Here Depart.