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Surviving the Dark Night of the Soul

It’s been called the Void, the Abyss, the Cave, the Womb, the Dark Night of the Soul. Those who never experienced it can never fathom its reality, while most of those who are in its depths have no idea where they are. I was once trapped there for many years, but now I am slowly … Continue reading Surviving the Dark Night of the Soul →

Zakaria Amara Uncategorized 2 Comments June 26, 2021June 27, 2021 8 Minutes

The Boy And His Sand Castle

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Spring 2018 My beloved 12 year old daughter asked me to share my story with you. I am having a difficult time deciding what to write, and from which point to start. Perhaps I should begin from the present and work my way back to the past. I’ve been in prison for 12 years now. … Continue reading The Boy And His Sand Castle →

Zakaria Amara Uncategorized 26 Comments January 1, 2021March 11, 2021 7 Minutes

How to Overcome a Life Sentence

How do you wrap your head around the fact that you have been sentenced to spend the rest of your life behind bars? How do you free yourself from the chokehold of this giant? One that is loose enough to keep you from dying, yet tight enough to prevent you from living? For many years, … Continue reading How to Overcome a Life Sentence →

Zakaria Amara Uncategorized 2 Comments July 24, 2020January 25, 2021 4 Minutes

When I am Gone

When I am gone, these words shall stay For you to read at night or day In them you’ll find me cheer you on Declaring, “Darkness must end by dawn” I missed the day you learned to walk And your first words as you tried to talk When you were sick I was not here … Continue reading When I am Gone →

Zakaria Amara Uncategorized Leave a comment February 10, 2019March 11, 2021 1 Minute

The Eagle’s Flight

Oh, how my spirit soars Above this place of tears and gloom Resurrected after dying From the ashes of my doom Like an Eagle in full flight Released, unleashed Shackles broken, decimated, left behind Forever. Never ever to be locked again Delivered from despair’s deepest pit Bearing words of hope and wisdom that I spit … Continue reading The Eagle’s Flight →

Zakaria Amara Uncategorized Leave a comment February 8, 2019March 2, 2019 1 Minute

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