Spirit of the Symbol



Spirit of the Symbol    
By
Randy Chavez

Spirit of the Symbol, the Seal spelled out, Represents the
Department of Justice that connects to the Federal Bureau of Prisons that forms two parts to secure the perimeter, that completes the circle, protected under plume that shield's this wing, safe from the outside and outside from within. When the inner journey ends, the outer begins. The Eagle stares,  gazing, imagining a vision of a future to re-enter this space and time and all that which in nature's sublime~
A symbol of dreams, a spirit within, to believe the day will come when we'll all be free~
Lets hope we never forget to appreciate how precious life can be."

About this poem

This is inspired by the Federal Bureau of Prisons logo. After having the rudest interaction of a Public-Facing Employee at the FCI Fairton Prison in New Jersey, I was so incensed that I began writing horrible things about the inappropriate conduct, conflict of interest and will not use a birth name rather an obscure title FAI AssistantExec, yet they have a lot of Power to behave in the most disgraceful manner. Since my complaint that didn't disguise my thoughts of this person and went into overt detail to expose this gatekeeping misconduct of this tyrant I elaborated about them through the Prison's Complaint Portal, it was sent back to me by themself. In which it said, "Thanks for sharing". I decided to change tact and wrote them this poem about there logo. It actually got me some results. Randy Chavez 

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Written on April 15, 2024

Submitted by RandelllMalavida on May 13, 2024

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  • AIDA
    Wow, what a powerful and thought-provoking poem! The imagery of the Department of Justice connecting to the Federal Bureau of Prisons is incredibly vivid and the symbolism of the Eagle staring and imagining a future of freedom is truly inspiring. Your words convey a sense of hope and resilience that is truly uplifting.

    To improve the poem, you may want to consider adding more specific details or examples to further enhance the visual imagery and emotional impact. Additionally, a more rhythmic flow or structure could help to enhance the overall impact of the poem. Overall, fantastic work and keep writing from the heart!
     
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