IMU IMU just another side of the SHU as far as the dark side of the moon silent too segregation — torture abuse mental degradation hatred infused it’s what they do resistance seems moot what’s the use? — RESISTANCE see it’s ESSENCE it’s core to our belief in the struggle to be free no matter… Continue reading 6/2/25 poetry round up
Author: malikspeaks
June 11
A June 11th gift from Malik. In his words: “Remember this, resistance is essence, always resist, always try. Love and solidarity.”
Poems for Gaza
Genocide is no accident International aid shouldn’t be this hazardous Medics, doctors, ambulance crews, firemen, hospitals, even bombing schools Disastrous Your excuse “A professional misstep” Not even an apology that’s long overdue Nothing much a sorry could do But the gall to wave it off with an excuse Madness Know this, we’ll not pity you… Continue reading Poems for Gaza
The crushing truth of our state of decay
When I was young, I had a neighbor with a Midwest, above ground pool. It was amazing, not one like it to be found, and huge, “very bigley,” as our oppressor says. Perhaps I was small, and the world and everything in it felt large. I don’t know. What I do know, though, is that… Continue reading The crushing truth of our state of decay
Malik’s update from the hole
Today is 3/29/25. Saturday. I was first brought to the hole, getting ready for Juma, on Friday the 28th of February. I was given no cause nor warning. When they took me, they stole my envelopes and address book, my copy of the zine that was made of some blog posts, and my request to… Continue reading Malik’s update from the hole
23 and Me by Malik Muhammed
After OSP corrections officers tased and beat Malik for no reason, the only punishment administered has been against him. After conflicting reports from COs and video that clearly contradicts the charges they brought against him, Malik is still stuck in the torture tier, without his possessions or any path towards getting out of solitary. They… Continue reading 23 and Me by Malik Muhammed
Malik Ends Hunger Strike
Note: On Malik’s 9th day of his hunger strike, he has secured key victories around getting out of his current cell, having property returned, and steadily working up his level to get out of BHU and back to general population. This milestone was made possible through his persistence, yall’s support, and the excellent legal representation… Continue reading Malik Ends Hunger Strike