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Caroline Anderson

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The Things I Miss

There are things I took for granted
And never missed before—
Like doing my own laundry
Or opening my door—
Long family discussions
A soothing country ride—
Watching my child’s accomplishments
And sharing in his pride—
The things that used to get me down
And seemed to be a bore—
If I could only have them back
I would complain no more—
I’d count each minute precious
Whatever came to be—
And never take for granted
The meaning…to be free!

by Caroline Anderson

Caroline Anderson is at CIW. She has been incarcerated since February, 1982 and is serving a 25-to-life sentence for her part in the death of her abusive husband.