Poem to Mom and Dad
By D. D.
Incarcerated people 
Prison Poetry 
Dec 1, 2005 
D. D. expressed his gratitude to his parents in a poem after having completed a six-year sentence.
Beyond Words
When I was helpless
You helped me
When I was hungry
You fed me
When I was naked
You clothed me
When I was dirty
You cleaned me
When I was in despair
You comforted me
When I was happy
You shared in my joy
Mom and Dad, you together have given me this precious human birth, without which I could not take refuge in the Three Jewels. Your selflessness and unconditional love and support for me, in the face of adversity and pain, has inspired me beyond measure. Words alone cannot express the deep heartfelt gratitude I have and great good fortune for having such kind and giving parents such as yourselves. Mom and Dad, I cannot say it enough nor mean it more:
I LOVE YOU
Your Son
Incarcerated people
Many incarcerated people from all over the United States correspond with Venerable Thubten Chodron and monastics from Sravasti Abbey. They offer great insights into how they are applying the Dharma and striving to be of benefit to themselves and others in even the most difficult of situations.
