Am I angry or hungry
starving and shaking
throw a punch
or take a bite
cook a meal
or start a fight?
In what world does
canned spoiled fruit and beans
count as a meal?
How hard does bread need to be
before it is a rock?
Do I fight for something more
or swallow my dignity and food?
CCA you corrupt fucks
where’s the Oregon militia
when you need it?
I ate much better on the streets
when I was homeless & free
can I even complain
do I have ground to stand on
or thin air?
I refuse to make a habit
of being oppressed or oppressive
to wear chains and pretend
they’re bracelets
nothing orange is stylish
these meals aren’t gifts
and these captors aren’t our pals
don’t give a fuck how their day is
or if they’re breathing
that pepper spray isn’t cologne
these beatings aren’t for show
the fire got put out in our cans
but the power is in our hands
till they rob the air we breathe
i’ll stand on the side of action
lessons learned today
mental weakness overcome today
will make a better me tomorrow
for refusing to be broken
and refusing to make a habit
of being oppressed
or of being oppressive
such will keep me free
no matter what they bring
So first of all I would love to announce that our primary fundraiser goal has been met thanks to his amazing comrades! We are so excited overwhelmed by everyone’s solidarity be it donating to the fundraiser, making sure Eric stays connected by dropping him a letter or even by sending him a book. We will continue to be taking donations and also “selling” t-shirts on his fundraiser.
https://fundrazr.com/campaigns/0yoZc/ab/a4jVK6
We received an amazing zine that was beautifully put together and sent to us by Causerie Publishing. We wanted to share it with all of Eric’s supporters. Take a second to read it, pass it on, or print it out for tabling. It is a great collection of his poems and writings.
We do want to add that we had a little bit of outdated possible sentence info up and he is actually facing life. Luckily thanks to the group Supporting Vegans in the Prison Sytem Eric never had to go on the hunger strike!
art found here http://apiedimonte.deviantart.com/art/Jail-cell-1of-2-39677420
There’s no more bridges
roses, flowers or gardens
mutual friendship is foreign
a dream like a soft mattress
territorial beast w/out their homes
no take out, just shake downs
felt to be disowned
only madness to look forward to
calender days an abstract time away
by the time they’ve parted the gates
the whole world has changed
Hometown heroes forget we exist within morality
the person shooting up was once someone’s everything
cuddly kids call the president a primate, cause they hate his pigment
not racist if it’s politics just more social biggots
one pump of blood away from being a fleeting memory
once pump and pull away from an unwanted family
villains in our lives aren’t just symbols they’re existing
placing more importance on critical moments
instead of having joy in simply loving
rascal radicals ditching ethics and street battles
rather duplicate love w/bubble gum flavored capsules
loving all life in 8 hour segmants
then rushing off to the bathroom to get in line for seconds
as soon as the crash begins re-up or we’re all dead
every moment sober is a moment to forget
born with so much privilege we’ve forgotten how to live
all our positivity is wrapped with foil in the fridge
road splits to decency but we’ll never cross that bridge
can’t fight the state when our hands shake too much to make a fist
one more bump to get us going + we’ll swear life is bliss
creating all our drama so we created this
to be happy in this moment to recall what love is
Eric’s 29th birthday is coming up on August 2nd! If anyone wants to send him some love and solidarity there are a few ways;
Send a card or write a letter:
Eric King
27090045
CCA Leavenworth
100 Highway Terrace
Leavenworth, KS 66048
Eric’s amazon wishlist is here (or send him a book that is a favorite of yours )
http://www.amazon.com/registry/giftlist/OEWNQ9RMQGZR
Drop a small amount into his fundraiser ($5-$10 adds up fast)
http://fnd.us/c/0yoZc/sh/a4jVK6
If you want to put money on his books directly:
(Eric’s number is 2162883)
Instructions for Depositing Money into Inmate Trust via Western Union
1. You can send money via Western Union by using the Internet, by phone or by a Walk-in
Cash Payment. The website for internet is http://www.westernunion.com/corrections. The
phone number for phone quick collect is 
1-800-634-3422 FREE.
2. To send money via a Western Union Walk-In Cash Payment Location the following is a
sample of a quick collect form.
(A) Love and Solidarity!
Was able to visit Eric this last week! He is still working through some medical things but is feeling strong and in good spirits! This month marks 6 months being held in solitary confinement. He had a reclassification hearing to determine if he could leave the hole but it was decided that he will remain on “life” status which means he will remain there for the duration of his time at CCA Leavenworth. The support he receives from comrades has been irreplaceable in keeping him strong! Eric wants to express his gratitude for all the amazing letters and books that folks have sent him.
In solidarity ( A )
A quick update for supporters around the world. A continuance has been filed for Eric King’s federal trial, pushing the trial date back from July13th to October 26th. We will keep you updated on the progress of his case and reach out when we’re starting to prepare to pack the court for his trial.
In the mean time, Eric remains housed in segregation at CCA Leavenworth.
We ask for all your love and solidarity while he continues to fight for medical care, including outside testing for an increasingly serious medical situation. We will update everyone as we get more information about his health.
Right now, Eric’s nutrition is of the utmost importance and we want to be able to help him achieve proper nutrition to keep his body as healthy as possible. We need help sending him commissary each month so he can buy adequate amounts of vegan food and vitamins in addition to other necessities. Any donation helps! The link to the fundraiser is here! https://fundrazr.com/campaigns/0yoZc/sh/a4jVK6
The above photo is a mock-up for support t-shirts that should be available very soon! Keep an eye out.
Until all are free!
Solidarity (A)
One day the water that feeds
the grass
Will wash away the stain
of captivity off me
The clouds will open their arms in a
Warm embrace
Years of hurt and abstract existence
will be wiped clean
I can’t smell freedom but one day
we all might
Days can’t be bought on the free market
But they can be stolen at gun point
Trees can’t grow in a day, but we clean
out forests in mutilating seconds…
One day the water that feeds the world
will purify my soul
-EK
There’s more to life than Judgements
And gavels
Dogmas and logos, division and
Squalor
There’s more to love than ego & control
Connections between beating hearts
And the rain that feeds the soil.
Existence is observance
And love can mean just learning
Either we let go or we grow
– EK
