Revolutionary Diary: Thoughts of a C.A.G.E.D. Mind

By Saadi Williams

All praise is due to Allah, The most gracious and the most merciful. The magnificent one who taught writing by pen and taught man what he knew not.
This book you’re about to read is compilation of poems I’ve written over the years. For me poetry is an outlet, it’s a way of expression. Like other art forms, poetry is not about right or wrong. Poetry is not about what you think or how you feel. It’s about what you believe. Poetry is about what you see and how you see it. When poetry is displayed in this way it’s real, it’s raw, and it’s revolutionizing.

My intention for publishing this bool is not to simply captivate the mind of the reader. I want to inspire the reader to become a better version of themselves. My aim is to motivate the reader to become a student of life and a better representation of humanity. I hope my words galvanize you, but to also do whatever you can to make a change within society a whole.

My poetry reflects the thoughts of a man determines to be free. Free from confinement, free form injustice, and free from the limitations placed on people like me by those in power.
I pray the reader find something in this book they can hold on to. I want the reader to find things they can use to chisel themselves.
These are the thoughts a C.A.G.E.D mind form the perspective of man locked away in the dismal crypts of America. In spite of my situation, I still remain confident. I still remain ambitious and dedicated to showing the world how I am. I take time to educate myself so I can educate others, and most of all I remain determined. Against all odds I’ll prevail because in my mid there is no other option. This mentality is what gets me through every day. From me to you: We fought to come into this world and we’ll all have to fight one way or another to survive in it.

• Language: English
• Publisher: iUniverse
• Release date: Aug 7, 2022
• ISBN: 9781663239112

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REVOLUTIONARY

DIARY

Thoughts of a C.A.G.E.D. Mind

Saadi Williams/Kareka Thomas-Hargrove

REVOLUTIONARYDIARY

THOUGHTS OF A C.A.G.E.D. MIND

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iUniverse rev. date:  07/22/2022

CONTENTS

Dedication

Introduction

Chapter 1     Mind Over Matter

Chapter 2     L.I.F.E. (Learning is For Everybody)

Chapter 3     R.I.S.E (Revolution Inspire Strength Education)

F.O.C.U.S

DEDICATION

I dedicate this book to my amazing daughter Majesty. Always remember princess, it doesn’t matter where you’re at in life you can accomplish great things. Work hard, determined to beat the odds you’re up against and be sure of yourself the whole way.

Revolutionary Diary:

Thoughts of C.A.G.E.D Mind

Saadi Williams

INTRODUCTION

This diary of poems will show you the world through the eyes of a caged man. The author of this dairy embarked on a journey to share his gift with others back in 2009. His poems filled his readers with inspiration, motivation, and love. One of his goals in life is to share his gift with the rest of the world. As you read the first part of his diary, allow him to take you on a journey through his mind. He hopes while you’re on this journey you will feel inspired, motivated, and loved.

CHAPTER 1

MIND OVER MATTER

Against all odds I prevail…

Freedom Song

For some people prison can be a tomb, For others it can be a school of thought. I’ve seen this place break men spiritually, mentally, and physically. At an early age I refused to be counted among the broken men. I rebel against the concept of becoming a lesser man when I can become a better man.

This poem represents what people see when they see me. They wonder how I do it or how I can remain so strong. For me, life without parole doesn’t mean the end. Life without parole means I have to engage into a fight that’ll give my life reason, purpose, and cause.

I often tell people I didn’t understand life until they took my life. So far I’ve done what I suppose to under the circumstances I’ve elevated myself, I’ve established hope where they said it was none. I plan to continue fighting and resisting the constant pressure I’m under. I’m determined to beat