The Poem Goes to Prison: Poems Chosen by Readers at HMP Barlinnie

The Poem Goes to Prison: Poems Chosen by Readers at HMP Barlinnie

Reviewed by Noel Smith – Former Prisoner. The poems were chosen for the book by a group of prisoners who form a reading group at HMP Barlinnie, and, I must say, they seem like very good choices. Unfortunately, it doesn’t seem to be on sale anywhere, though you can order a copy through any prison library. Get it, read it, laugh your socks off!

Noel Smith - InsideTime

Noel Smith - InsideTime

Noel Smith is the commissioning Editor for InsideTime

2 thoughts on “The Poem Goes to Prison: Poems Chosen by Readers at HMP Barlinnie

  1. The white horse poem has been nicked off me I’m so annoyed man n can’t believe it.
    I poured out my heart n soul in fosten hall n its the Brown Horse so thanks mate

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