“A Man Working Hard To Maintain His Sanity”
I am not quite sure how I should introduce myself. I understand the value of first impressions. Do allow me to give u a brief summary of the darkness that has surrounded my state of being over the years.
I will commence by stating my name is: Johnny Jahya Harris and I am currently serving a sentence at SCI-Forest. I am engaged in a battle to overcome this sentence, that was imposed upon me by this bloodthirsty state of Pennsylvania. I was convicted without any physical evidence linking me to this crime. This state, through zealous prosecution and persecution, managed to attain a conviction on their third try; two prior trials resulted in Hung Juries/mistrials. As well as, a part of this sentence being vacated and another unjust sentence being imposed.
When dealing with an unjust and wicked system of oppression, you are faced with many evils that will not stop until they have you imprisoned.
It’s an ongoing struggle for life each day in this environment, as it was, when I was a free young man on the streets of Philadelphia (Philly). However, I offer these words because a human heart can only be torn asunder for so long, before it’s hardened and the fighting positive spirit deteriorates to the point where a human being becomes, someone other than himself.
The psychological torture I’m forced to endure, can only be sustained but for so long before it starts taking me under.
As a man working hard to maintain his sanity, I’m reaching out to you (those who are caring and willing to help save a good heart) for whatever support that can be given, to a man in my position!
I must keep fighting against this system, in order to maintain a sense of balance in life. This way, I won’t fall victim to this diabolical place. I don’t want to fall into the deep dark waters of (hatred, ignorance, and deceit) that besiege my vitality. This is why I am extending my hand out to you, in order to keep my mind where it should be, on productive matters.
It’s my sincere hope that you will take the time to engage me in some serious dialogue. These words are not sent to garner sympathy, because the light of truth shall shine over my head one day.
Submitted By Inmate:
Johnny Yahya Harris CF-5206
SCI Forest, Box 945, Marienville, PA
16239