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Post by thinkinkmesa on May 6, 2014 20:52:38 GMT -5
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Post by thinkinkmesa on May 6, 2014 20:56:17 GMT -5
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Post by thinkinkmesa on Sept 7, 2014 20:53:25 GMT -5
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Post by thinkinkmesa on Apr 2, 2018 12:36:42 GMT -5
As some of you may know, Gregory was moved to Youngstown to the supermax facility.
An update from one of Gregory's visitors, from back in Feb.
went to see Greg yesterday. He says to say "Hi" and that he is doing well. I found him to be in good spirit, though he is rightly frustrated with his situation. He may be correct that his is a situation of inhumane treatment.
- When he got into trouble, and was told that he will be moved to another prison, the system says that he has 15 days to appeal. However, he was moved in the middle of the night (2 am) before the 15 days was up. Many of his things were stolen, lost, or broken in the move. Therefore, he had nothing with which to write his appeal after arriving at the new prison.
- He has been in solitary since arriving because he does not fit the model of the prison. He is not allowed to mingle with the prisoners in general population and he isn't allowed to mingle with the other 5 death row prisoners because they have a higher danger classification than his. They have their own cell block and can walk freely within the cell block.
- Greg is allowed to go outside for 1 hour twice a week
- His meals are brought to him in his cell
- He isn't allowed to use the phone
- He isn't allowed to send or receive JPay email or use any other JPay features
- He isn't allowed to receive food boxes
- He is not allowed to go to the prison library
This level of punishment is to be re-evaluated annually. He is doing his best to be a model prisoner so that he may meet the criteria to be given more privileges with the hope to be sent back with the rest of death row in another year or two.
- He is allowed to send and receive US Mail
- He is allowed to spend his trust money at the commissary once a month
- He is allowed to receive ordered sundry or exception items (clothes, blankets, soap, tooth paste, etc.)
Even after all of this, he remains cheerful and looks forward to our correspondence.
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Post by thinkinkmesa on Mar 2, 2020 11:05:48 GMT -5
Current message from Gregory;
CanYou ASAP,Post.This Message, To Pro Or Con,Concerning My Up Date.I'm Still At OSP-Super-Max Prison,Perhap's Soon I Go Back To Main Death Row In Chillicothe Ohio'However I Am Well And Strong,I Stand Tall And Sleep Well'My Hearing In Toledo Common Pleas Court Was Post Pone,It Is In Mrs Stacy Cook Court,When I Get New Date I Let All Know,'I Been Offered Life Without Patrol If I Give Up my Appeals, But I Turned Down Offer,For Me It's Freedom Or Death,As A Innocent Man I Won't Except Less ,I Choose to Be King on My Chess Board.Not Pawn On Some One Els,s.Faith And Fear Don't Dance together.One Will Own The Other.In Peace And Strength'Always.Gregory J Esparza A-179450,In Youngstown.Ohio.I Dedicate A Song by Charlie Wilson, I'm Blessed.Music is My Mental Cup Of Coffee:-) -
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Post by thinkinkmesa on Mar 23, 2020 20:17:04 GMT -5
Greg has sent the following message;
due to the Corona virus, the courthouse is closed in non-violent case hearings. Obviously, it will be a long time before it may be rescheduled. Greg wants all to know that he is well and concerned for them and prays for their well being through these difficult times.
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Post by thinkinkmesa on Apr 8, 2020 10:25:21 GMT -5
Dear friends of Greg, Before I pass along Greg's wishes for you, I'd like to offer my own hope for the future to you and wish you and your family well. Greg calls me on the telephone every day. I wish each of you could talk to him because one of the greatest gifts he has given me is the attitude of hope, love, and forgiveness. He has a deep sense of caring for all of us, his fellow inmates, and right now, our country and the world at large. He has his down days but most days he is upbeat and joking. You give him strength and support in your writings and he wishes in the worst way that he could give something back to you. So below, is a gift from Greg presented to you in the best way he knows how in the words of "Lean on Me", by Bill Withers (one of his favorite artists). He also asks that you each plant a sunflower seed to remind you as it grows that it will always stretch toward the sun and, in the fall, it will feed you with its seeds. Blessings to all of you and may you stay well. So far in Ohio, to my knowledge, the virus has only taken hold in a federal prison. The prison Greg is in has been virus free so far. His second hearing date has been postponed again due to the virus and the courthouse is closed for all but criminal cases. Greg has been in isolation for the past 3+ years and was hoping for an annual review that would allow him to be transferred back to the Chillicothe prison so that he can once again be with his friends on death row, but there will be no transfers during this time of the virus. On a more positive note, Greg has had full phone and email privileges restored via JPay. If you don't already have an account, you may go to www.JPay.com and create one. You'll need his prisoner ID of A179450 and a credit card to create an account. May the peace and grace of God be with you. Lean On Me Bill Withers Sometimes in our lives we all have pain We all have sorrow But if we are wise We know that there's always tomorrow Lean on me, when you're not strong And I'll be your friend I'll help you carry on For it won't be long 'Til I'm gonna need Somebody to lean on Please swallow your pride If I have things you need to borrow For no one can fill those of your needs That you won't let show You just call on me brother, when you need a hand We all need somebody to lean on I just might have a problem that you'll understand We all need somebody to lean on Lean on me, when you're not strong And I'll be your friend I'll help you carry on For it won't be long 'Til I'm gonna need Somebody to lean on You just call on me brother, when you need a hand We all need somebody to lean on I just might have a problem that you'll understand We all need somebody to lean on If there is a load you have to bear That you can't carry I'm right up the road I'll share your load If you just call me (call me) If you need a friend (call me) call me uh huh(call me) if you need a friend (call me) If you ever need a friend (call me) Call me (call me) call me (call me) call me (Call me) call me (call me) if you need a friend (Call me) call me (call me) call me (call me) call me (call me) call me (call me) Source: LyricFind Songwriters: Bill Withers |
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Post by thinkinkmesa on Apr 21, 2020 17:33:30 GMT -5
Message from Greg;
Please, to tell people that he had his annual review with the prison staff last week and he has been approved to return to death row at Chillicothe. He anxious to get back there to associate with his friends again. However, as you might imagine, inmates are not being moved between prisons for an unspecified time.
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Post by thinkinkmesa on May 3, 2020 10:50:41 GMT -5
Update from Gregory
He is getting over a bad cold but it was not COVID. His prison has not been infected by the virus so he really is doing well. His hearing has not been rescheduled yet and I expect it will be a long time before that can occur. Good News though; the prison staff has informed him that he can return to his friends in Chillicothe on the regular death row - except there is no movement between prisons due to COVID19. He'll have to wait a little longer.
Greg would like to give back to community and his way of doing that is to ask his friends to contribute on his behalf. He asks that during this time of COVID19 isolation and unemployment, that, if you can afford it, donate $10 to a local food bank of your choice. He also asks that you plant a Sunflower in his name and watch it stretch towards the sun expressing hope for brighter days ahead. Greg also has this dream that he hopes will catch on. That is to spread God's love of your neighbor by offering to buy a cup of coffee for a stranger and get to know them while you drink your coffee.
To all Mothers/Motherly Women
I compose this open letter to you all. You are the treasure; the backbone; the flower to the world. I wanted to express the meaning of Mother. It’s deeper than can be expressed in one word or one day a year. On behalf of the orphans, broken, and those in prison or on death row. It’s you who come to share your time, tears, and smile. It’s you who give your last so we can have a moment. Jesus was born from a surrogate. What that tells us is that God understood the role of the strong woman who, from time to time, stands in for the mother who is unable or passed on. In abuse from my Father, it was the surrogate who took on different roles when my mom died when I was 8. The surrogate was one who hugged me, helped me, and shared her time. That is why I say Happy Mother’s Day to all women. Without you, many would not know motherly love. You are priceless. You have value and your voice should never be silenced. During Mother’s Day, know your worth. Let no one rob you of your worth. So I say, rip the price tag from your mind as you are priceless. Let no man use or abuse you and let your education be your keys to your personal freedoms.
I’ll share a story of a gal who became my motherly friend. Years ago, a gal named Marianne contacted me. At that point in my life, I was angry and wanted no contact from humanity. Yet here is this Italian gal who popped up while I’m in super max prison. To see me! “Mr. Ugly”. I said, “Woman, why ya seeing me? I’m on death row; super max; and innocent. And I hate white people and Christians.” Well, again she popped up She was first scripture I read, her walk, her coming in rain, snow, heat, and cold. To see me! We ate lunch. She says, “Eat your food”. I’m thinking, “Woman, killers don’t say that to me.” Yet, as time went on, her warm heart started melting my cold heart. She started talking Love and, to me, she might as well have been talking French. As Love, I didn’t know, or want to know, but she grew on me as a motherly type and showed me by her “walk” that is ok to hug, laugh, cry or ask for help. As time went on, I shared my life. She listened but was also tough when she needed to be and showed me the meaning of the heart.
Our heart is our center – our foundation. It is our treasure trove – our lighthouse - and will guide us to our destination if we sit in silence and listen. You surrogate, as God trusted Mary with his son, it’s for a reason. If you mothers/ motherly ones can hug a stranger, or “ugly”, then you show the meaning of your hearts value. I have seen you all come to visit guys on death row without fear, but by faith. You are braver than many tough men I have known because your heart reflects that comfort zone that welcomes us who have no one. I’ve seen the aunts, sisters, cousins, friends, moms, grandmas, and surrogates come to these dark prisons to share your light and smile. Even when you don’t come – when you can’t afford it – you come as the queens you are. My heart thanks your heart. I would go to my execution with a frown but thank God for giving you the title as now I will go with a smile/tear and knowing my eyes will see you before they close forever.
So on this day, I thank you all deeply. Know that you were created in God’s image. You’re his Rembrant so start seeing your priceless image. Let no one own your paint brush or pen. Toss your mental mirror away, as the mirror that always shows flaws is a mirror not worth owning. You are your mirror’s reflection so start seeing your beauty as God does. A book I say that’s worth reading is Ann Frank. She, at a young age, was a very brave young gal who dreamed in the midst of a nightmare. So today and every day, know that I thank you all.
Greg Esparza, A-179-450
878 Coitsville-Hubbard Road
Youngstown, OH 44505
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Post by guest on Jun 27, 2020 18:36:27 GMT -5
Recent message from Greg
To all pro or con concerning the death pentalty,i thank you all for your views,as all views matter,regardless,of ones views,music,with diffrent mental,flavors is always a plus,im out qurenteen,was sent back to main death row,in chillicothe,ohio,now waiting on a court hearing,i can get new trial,or 20 to life,as of now i have 36 years on row,longest in ohios history,i survive simply on truth and faith,i was offerd forever a few months ago,if i gave up my appeals,i turned down,for me its liberty or death,to all,know take price tag offf your minds your priceless,be a poem without words,to Italy,love song by seal kisss from a rose,and jayz;empire state of mind,and just once,by jeffrey osborne,as well as many,music and reading is my mental cup of coffee,im well where it matters,i dream of day im free to travel to italy,a place that owns my heart,if any one wants to read my poems or writings,text jeff 913-568-8332.he is a dear friend,trusted soul,a gal sent me a book years ago to read one poem,it was amazeing,she was so special to do so,know,tho we all face storms,ya can still laugh in rain,for tough guys its our excuse to blame it on rain,we are more vulnerable.we just hine it better,im a pit-bull puppy who writes poems,smile,as my next chapter dgose on,i will always wake up with dreams not nightmares,i stll care about 2 ducks,and my special rose,she is thorns fragrance and beautifull.find that and ya find.what matters to the soul,as i say to all,be SOUL'CIAL,even miles apart,know be queen or king on your chess board not pawn on someone elses,if someone dont add to you they subtract from you,if there not a assett there a liability.to fellow latinos/blacks,we must demand from ourselfs what we demand from others,yes vote yes protest with respect,own your own fishing pole,not depend on others to catch your meal,or they determain your meal,as a latino,i stand for my white friends they also matter,to me,and many,we as people of color cant simply have slogans and signs,if we dont honor those words,within our own communitys,words will grow flowers or weeds,our choice,or voice,i say to all,share a coffeee and conversation,we can all add to flavor of life,in peace and hope greg esparza,ohio,death row or as i claim life row,peace
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Post by guest on Jul 3, 2020 15:36:28 GMT -5
Latest words from Gregory;
TO all 3 weeks on main death row slowly trying to get use to freedoms,as Supermax was looked down and Super,Crazy,tho i miss alot of people i met,as they like Che,and me like minded,read Che,by,Jon Lee Anderson,thats my Mental,i am waiting to go to court,if Blessed,i spend 6 mounths in states say my goodbyes,and perhaps see a special Pasta,and head out to South America/Middle East,im at peace wit that,and i am comfortable in my Last lifes chapters,so to all i love i care,few songs,i love on my playlist,Babyface,NEVER KEEPING SECRETS,TWO OCCASIONS,And Boyz 2 men.END OF THE ROAD,,AND Jeffry Osborne,LOVE BALLAD,and Johnny Gill,MY MY MY,.,,my workout song 50 CENT,MANY MEN(WISH DEATH) and 2pac,WHEN I GET FREE..BIG PUN,YOU AIN'TA KILLER,,and Jay-z,EMPIRE STATE OF MIND,,things i work out on,simply to keep my mental up,during workouts,ps SEAL,KISS FROM A ROSE,IS TO,,,E,in peace,soul'cial,GREG.also known as MEX,ps thugz need hugz,
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Post by Gabriel beltran on Jul 23, 2020 16:40:18 GMT -5
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Post by guest on Jul 27, 2020 15:32:48 GMT -5
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Post by thinkinkmesa on Jul 31, 2020 13:51:31 GMT -5
*Message received from one of Greg’s friends.
Dear Friends of Greg,
Greg has contracted the virus and they took him to quarantine yesterday for 7 days. I had noticed that his cough had gotten worse over the past week or two but he says, as always, that he's okay.
I believe the quarantine is only 7 days, rather than 14, because the testing they did was a week ago. 14 inmates on Greg's cell block tested positive and 2 of them have been sent to the hospital.
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Post by thinkinkmesa on Sept 1, 2020 20:13:24 GMT -5
POST;TO all i thank you for being good chapters in my life,all views add value to my soul,even ones i may disagree with,as your thoughts matter,im ok after 3 weeks isolation,from COVID,tho im good had no symptoms,24 of us was sent to hole,so it was a double goofy,as they had no where to put us,however after 3 and half years in solitary, at youngstown,im able to adust,my Book is CHE,by Jon Lee ANDERSON,its my mental,and Music,well waiting on my hearing,i hope to get new trial,or at most 20 to life,im past that,my Dream is to be free to Travel to Italy,and see land i love so so Deeply,as i tell all,i Only Fear God And ITALIAN WOMAN,there my ying yang,and make me think cry and get MAD.some thing i needed,as i was going to die alone,shut down,till a Italy poped in my life,in hole it was 100 year old hole,so no electric, birds flying around and it was nasty,But im a cup half full,not half empty,so i read books,and had reboot mental,sinc being back sinc june 5th iv spent 2 weeks in Quarinten.2 weeks in hole due to covid and week in my cell,so im i guess lucky ducky,smile,iv learn to smile in storms,as my motto is love laugh learn,life is what you add or subtract from it,im on facebook,Gregory Espara Sr,so if anyone once hop on,it takes me few to answer,as i have a special soul who is my eyes ears and typest,a very trusted person,to Italy,if i am exacuted,i love my eyes to see you before they close forever,as you mean that much to my heart,well, anyhow,you all be in peace,dont let covid stop your dreams or goals,keep your head up,and take price tag off your nds,your priceless as you are,let no one plant negative seeds in your mental,its your duty to evict things that are not who you are,to woman,your value is enough,be ----=-
at end be strong and wise,and let no one use or abuse you,a silent voice is never heard,there is no such thing as unconditional love,as your love should have conditions,no abuse no cheating et etc,so demand Best for your heart,greg
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Post by thinkinkmesa on Sept 5, 2020 14:15:21 GMT -5
Message from Greg
First hello,Pray your well,,need you to post and if able ask or find Kim Kardashian,TWEETER;cite and ask your and my Follower,s can they direct her to Gregory Esparza Sr Facebook i have few Videograms for her,as she fights or hlpps the innocent,i simly would like her to see my CITE,and hope she gains intrest,,,it means alot to me,,,,POST;MY CITE;To all who may view my cite or word's i plea to you all can you go on Kim Kardashians,Tweeter,Send my site with plea to ask will she view Videogrms i posted for her,and will she consider my words and plight,,,as a Innocent Man on Death Row for 36 years i am inneed of wings and voice's,to read my claims/issues,,i have a Hearing after Covid settle's down,and i ask Google my Ruleings,in Federal and 6th cir court,i need help to perhaps gain Mrs,K's VOICE.let her know she has Rights to share or use my Video grams with anone she wish's,it's her's to do so,Thanks deeply.Gregory Esparza Sr my Facebook,,,Ohio Death ROW,
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Post by thinkinkmesa on Oct 27, 2020 19:57:44 GMT -5
Greg asked that this information be shared regarding his objection to the discipline of being placed in the hole;
Greg Esparza has been in the hole since about Oct. 20th. As of Oct. 25th, he has no date for being sent back to his cell. He feels that he is being wrongfully punished. The prison system is using National Guard personnel to help because the virus has left the system short of staff. Greg's account of the incident is that while filing past staff to have their temperatures taken, he approached a National Guard member to have his temperature taken and the guardsman disrespected him with a demeaning smart remark. Rather than accepting that, he
walked past the guardsman, returning a sarcastic remark, to the next staff member to have his temperature taken.
Since being in the hole, he has refused mattress, blanket, and pillow stating that if they are going to treat him as an animal, he's going to live like an animal. He has refused food, too, only drinking water.
Jeff Leister
913-568-8332
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Post by thinkinkmesa on Nov 2, 2020 19:37:47 GMT -5
Message from Gregory;
To all a note to say out of hole,Spent 8 days,and on Hunger strike minus mattress and Blanket's,Tho for many its not what evryone can handle or indure,However for me,there are moments when you stand sor something or fall for anything,and it was bigger then me,Freedom orf speech and expression,last time it cost me 3 and half years in solitary,as people say interpatation,of words,But as i know many died paid price for that,and im strong and fear only God,and Italian woman,smile,I am also waiting on a hearing,it most likely bring me 20 to life,which i am 36 in,so past parol,So at point i be free,and my Lawyer will have Lawyers,fighting extra,she is a special soul,i love and respect,my goal is to get out work teach and Find my HEART,as there are Gem's worth fighting for,know tho im well,im on F-B,as some know,,Gregory Esparza Sr i express etc etc,my life is full and alway's,and i will never give up,know this,so im eating,and like anything,loving life,always Greg,a Puppy at Heart
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Post by thinkinkmesa on Nov 14, 2020 19:37:22 GMT -5
Message from Gregory
POST; To all my hearing was on 10th in Toledo Ohio, From what i know it went well, now i wait perhaps 6 months or less, most I can get 20 to life ,in May i have 37 years on Death Row, so im past my hearing dates, so that's good for me, my wings/voice, Lawyer; Lori B Riga, has been a Solider for me, a Tranquil soul, I joke with her, one Italiana Argues with me, one Argues for me, a nice mental cake; anyhow once I'm off Row she will send Lawyer friends to argue at Parole Board, and Still a new Trial, and will get on my Personal Visit List, so I was Blessed to Have a Soul who fights for me, never had that in my Life. well know I'm well out Hole I Dedicate a song to all, MARVIN GAYE;WHATS GOING ON,, so prevalent for today or any day, as my Chapters age, I smile more then frown. life is as Good as one elects it to be, ask yourselves deep Questions WHAT IS LOVE, In a deep sence?no matter my outcome I'm at Peace, and Fear only God and Italian Gal's smile,, as I close all be safe wise, yet still have fun, In peace 4-life G
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Post by thinkinkmesa on Nov 24, 2020 20:07:37 GMT -5
Dear Friends of Greg,
Life is so surreal right now. A lot has happened with Greg. Several months ago he tested positive for CORONA virus and the prison was not prepared for this first sizable outbreak. As a result, they confined these prisoners for 14 days in an old section of the prison that had been condemned for habitation. I'm sure they were trying to be responsible to prevent the spread of the virus, but the conditions were deplorable with crumbling cement, rusty steel, bird droppings over everything, no water or electricity in the cells, and no lights at all after lights out.Greg did not suffer significant symptoms. He only had a minor cough. However, you know how Greg can find the best in any situation. Because he was nearly asymptomatic, he struck up a friendship with the staff and helped to take care of others less fortunate. He was very happy when the officer in charge trusted him enough to go outside the building to sweep and cut grass.
That was quite some time ago and all are back in their cells. Everyday, everyone must have their temperature taken two or three times a day. The prison is very short of staff so the state has requested the Nation Guard assist for things as simple as taking temperature. During one of these sessions, Greg approached one of the guardsman to have his temperature taken and the guardsman "disrespected him" with a tough guy attitude, so Greg walked past him to the next staff member to have his temperature taken but returned a sarcastic comment. This bought him eight days in the hole. He chose to not accept a mattress, blanket, or pillow and went on an 8 day hunger strike. If Greg knows that he is wrong, he doesn't usually behave this way, but when he feels he is right, he'll go on hunger strike because he knows that prison system must pay attention and report upwards. He did a lot of writing during this time and I have attached one of those writings to this email. The picture in the attachment was added by me and I formated the writing and corrected spelling and grammar in many cases. There are a few portions where I could not figure out what he meant so I will let you have your own conclusions.
Several weeks ago, Greg's hearing was finally held with just his attorney, the prosecutor, and the judge in the courtroom. His attorney argued that the evidence that was withheld at the time of his trial, may have made a difference in the outcome and that he never qualified for death penalty. His attorney felt that the exchange during the hearing was very positive, so now it's just a matter of waiting for the judges decision.
Greg always ends our almost daily conversations with "tell all of my friends that know I am well".
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From Gregory
Color Lives Matter…
…Only if, and when it translates into reality; not simply a sign or a slogan. Through the lens of time, I have seen many things; Hate, Love, etc. What should not be lost is that we all matter; not simply we of color, but our white sisters and brothers, too. Hate is not a one-sided coin to life. As a former hater of whites and faith, I know its cancer and its curse. What I know is that what my mirror reflected was me; I hated me and I projected it onto others and situations. As a teen, I was guilty of harming Latinos, whether directly or indirectly. Growing up in poverty and abuse, we tend to imitate those around us. Who wants to look into an inner mirror to see your ugliness? As I sit here in my 36th year on death row, my life chapters have become clear with smiles and tears, and even fears. Growing up in abuse, deep pain, and hunger as a young mind, one doesn’t truly understand the “whys”. Hurt people, hurt people. As a race, we abused ourselves through robbery, murder, and assaults. We sold poison/drugs to our young minds. So request or demand respect from our white brothers and sisters, we must demand respect of ourselves; not just in the world, but also in deed. Why are our minds stuck in the past? Yes, the past is ugly at times. I think that to grow and gain, we must be cautious about who whispers to us.
Sadly, so called community leaders or pastors have been the cause and affect. Not every brother or sister has our best interest at heart when they show up having come from other areas of society. We know who they are. Expose the community cancers for a real cure. To begin as a student of Che, I feel like we must be nationalists to a degree. We must buy American and not simply vote for the one side that tells us what’s best for us. Vote with your mind and not your heart or through hurt. As a Latino man, I look at so called Latinos; Latinos who claim unity yet don’t live in community. They get on mic(rophone) and yell justice, yet they won’t adapt or allow their own kind in their guest house. Many so-called Latinos, who cry out love for their own kind, ran from their countries rather than fight and die for it. Words can be sexy but deeds are better. I recommend a book by Jon Lee Anderson called CHE. He was a warrior for our people and, sadly, our race killed him for the US government. That’s how it seems to be. So be smart about who calls you brother. As I sit on death row for decades for a crime I did not do, it was my people, or of color, who lied for money who put me here. That hurt me more than being sentenced to death, as death and I shook hands for many years. I know it’s not personal; it’s business. As I tell my friends, I only fear God - and Italian women. 😊 I sit here on death row and I see what is going on in the world and want to say, “STOP”. Stop to fix and build and create. To do so, we of color must ask the deep questions and demand community leaders to stand up or step down. I say that for Latinos and blacks. Yes, votes matter but economics matter more. Economics speaks the same language worldwide. Look at Asian nations. They don’t need guns or bombs. They have calculators and beat us at the math wars. Votes for Democrats or Republicans simply puts one family with a pay check and stability in the Whitehouse every four years with the same “Promised Land” speech. Sadly, the same so called “community leaders” pimp us for them. We know who they are. If you can “hack” them, you’ll be surprised by who they told on or sold out. There are many brothers in prison who are abused and their property torn up. Many in super max prisons are gassed, maced, and some walked on knees. Escorted, sadly, by other brothers of color; reminds me of slave days in Africa when people of color captured and sold their own for profit or fear. We cry out to NAACP and organizations only to be sold a lie or told to wait. Why? We have no vote or monetary access. As a Latino brother, I have reached out to Latino organizations; no response, yet they beg for a commitment to fund their centers or organizations. Who profits; they do. I’ve been called anti-social; a word that implies that I am a rebel, but I say to people, it’s not that we are anti this or that, it is because many have never had this life’s experience. Sometimes it’s easy for someone with a blanket to understand better than someone without. I hope this exposes things of humbleness. I hope all of us can reach within and ask who did the dirty work so you can be pretty and who died for your loved ones. I have lived the experience of having had COVID. I, being on death row and sent to the hole for 20+ days; locked down for 3 weeks with no electricity and bird nuts all over. Yet, like Ann Frank, still get up and found reason for the day. I tip my hat to nurses. They came and made a minute or two tranquil. Why, in a world that has so much, can’t we find a stranger and have a cup of coffee and conversation? Don’t let status quo be your quo.
As I write this, I am in the hole for expressing freedom of speech. I tend to question the power of “want to bes” for that’s the price to be paid in lost time still in 2020. I have spent three and a half years in solitary for something. I know the silent voice is never heard. As I sat there in solitary, many prisoners passed me up with no offer of a hello or help. Am I mad? No. I know what death row does to the mind. To see me like this reminds them of their reality, as I sit here without a blanket or mattress. I choose to feel the hardship because it fuels me and levels me to many like Jesus who end up worse. In this time, few sacrifice so others won’t. It reminds me that I’m alive. Whether anyone acknowledges or not. I’m always reminded of Ann Frank’s journey and how she still dreamed while living a nightmare. She brings me extra strength. In spite of her situation, she brings wisdom and strength that translates into today.
This is why I pray. When we look in a mirror, we see each other, not simply ourselves. So when I see other death row guys look at each other in the negative, I understand. As I sit here in the hole, I am free to be and do as I wish; not tied to TV, things, or threats of taking them. I’m a blank canvas who can create. Many peek into my cell and think that I’m crazy and that “I wouldn’t want to be him” now. It comes from a place that they, perhaps, may not know or understand. It’s not that I’m against things, it’s because things won’t anchor me. It won’t define me or confine me. It only refines me.
Some people ask what it’s like to be on death row. For me, I look at it as life row. I choose to live, learn, laugh, and love, regardless of storms. Even as I says this, I have a smile for executioners, not a frown. It’s not about what others do, it’s about how you respond. How do we respond? As I see what’s going on in Color Lives Matter, I can only hope that we don’t hurt or harm humanity in the process as we cannot put every white person on trial for actions of hate. Even for those who harm us, as hard as it is, we can forgive and make that person our friend. I feel that translates into so much. As members of society, you can use your money, or on a jury, send a message. Don’t convict anyone and then I promise you, you will awaken the powers to be. Everyone is not guilty and a lie from a lie becomes the truth. It’s why many of us are executed or in prison. So as I share a brief thought, I hope you all, yes all, write your deepest thoughts. Share, for me, my expression in words in 2020 cost me solitary, in the hole.
No matter my end/fate, they will execute an innocent man who is free where it matters. My pen is my paintbrush, my paper my canvas that I won loudly. Take the price tag off yourselves. You are priceless. Think like an eagle, not a seagull, for eagles fly above the storms. When you study coal, you assume nothing. Yet coal brings warmth, burned in cold weather, and under time and pressure, it becomes a diamond. As coal and diamond are one and the same (carbon). It wasn’t until coal saw its reflection that coal saw its potential and realized it was always a gem. Then it takes the gemologist in us to chip away the scars and turn them into stars. Be better, not bitter. If someone or something doesn’t add to you, it subtracts from you. If not an asset, it’s a liability. I have often heard the words, unconditional love. It sounds sexy and pure. But I say that whether in relationship or friendship, love should have conditions; No use; No abuse; No cheating, etc. Your value should demand conditions. You shouldn’t negotiate or supplement some things. If you imagine a cake in your mind, and leave out the sweetener, it’s a cake without an ingredient that’s supposed to dance with the rest. Without an ingredient, it’s not dancing in harmony with your thoughts. I go back to chapters 1 – 20 of my life and chapter 57, I see clearly. I’m thankful for each chapter, even if it was rough. This is why I feel for the soul. Sometimes a broken heart needs you to put your ear to it and understand its beat. So perhaps you can add to it. In math, we, at times, need to toss out subtraction and have addition; more pluses and less minuses.
To all who stumble at my thoughts, thank you deeply and know that I am well and I don’t worry about my end. I know my Today – music, books – are my mental cup of coffee. In closing, I share some of my songs. I enjoy the words. They are the paint palette of my mind. I have conveyed this many times.
Whip Appeal and Two Occasions by Baby Face
Secret Lovers and If your Heart Isn’t in it by Atlantic Star
On the Wings of Love by Jeffrey Osborne
My My My by Johnny Gill
Halo by Beyonce
Love Ballad by L.T.D.
Let’s Get It On by Marvin Gaye
Just Once by Quincy Jones
Many Men (wish Death) by 50 Cent
Be the queen on your chess board, not the pawn on someone else’s; Hate + Hate = Hate; When a frown knocks on your door, answer with a smile. Your response determines you. A fire cannot exist without oxygen. If you don’t feed it, it will go out on its own.
So to humanity, think, forgive, and share. We are better than hate. Let your mirror reflect a better you.
Peace to all.
Gregory Esparza
A179-450
Death Row
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Post by thinkinkmesa on Dec 23, 2020 21:33:11 GMT -5
Latest message from Gregory
To all I wish you all, a Very Merry Christmas, Let your light Shine even when it seems Dark, Yes 2020 Has Been Different, me i came out of Supermax Prison Got Covid Was in Hole Hunger Strike And isolated for 3 week's when I got Covid, But i don't see Darkness i see the silver lining's, as one Has to Choose what they Dream or Not, Let Christmas have Meaning of Heart, and Let it Translate to 2021,best Gift you can ever Give is your Mirror's self Reflection, Let no one use or Abuse you, Reclaim SELF, as you Are Priceless,, And Always be Queen on your Chess board not Pawn on someone else, To LOVE you have to First LOVE SELF, and to any woman, If you Seek Love, Let it not be unconditional, as your worth Should come with CONDITION'S, no use no abuse no cheating list goes on, So Demand Best and except nothing less, Your Power is YOU,, So sit Back and invest in your Future, T o Guy's Woman are treasure Troves. and Treat them as Such ,A MAN, don't use or abuse, If so he is a Coward and Insecure, as Securety, Is allowing his Love to have many Freedom's,, You wouldn't want your Mom daughters or woman you love to be Used or abuse, So think Before you do someone else love one's. I say this as My Mom was used and abused, and everyone turned there Back's as They feared my Dad. or loved Him, and to Me My Dad was A coward, and we all paid a Price, so have a wonder-full Christmas, and love learn laugh and listen,,, Have a coffee and conversation with each other, Love all Greg.ps Thanks for reading my words. and I hope you Hop on my cite, Gregory Esparza Sr,,, Feel free to share you express you, Even if you disagree with me, I respect all View's as you all Matter,,
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Post by thinkinkmesa on Feb 4, 2021 20:57:29 GMT -5
Hello, friends of Greg Esparza. Today Greg celebrates his 58th birthday. Giving to people makes him feel as good as receiving, so his gift to you is his gift to himself.
A month or two ago, he was inspired to do some writing. He would like to share with you his writing entitled "Color Lives Matter"
Color Lives Matter…
…Only if, and when it translates into reality; not simply a sign or a slogan. Through the lens of time, I have seen many things; Hate, Love, etc. What should not be lost is that we all matter; not simply we of color, but our white sisters and brothers, too. Hate is not a one-sided coin to life. As a former hater of whites and faith, I know its cancer and its curse. What I know is that what my mirror reflected was me; I hated me and I projected it onto others and situations. As a teen, I was guilty of harming Latinos, whether directly or indirectly. Growing up in poverty and abuse, we tend to imitate those around us. Who wants to look into an inner mirror to see your ugliness? As I sit here in my 36th year on death row, my life chapters have become clear with smiles and tears, and even fears. Growing up in abuse, deep pain, and hunger as a young mind, one doesn’t truly understand the “whys”. Hurt people, hurt people. As a race, we abused ourselves through robbery, murder, and assaults. We sold poison/drugs to our young minds. So request or demand respect from our white brothers and sisters, we must demand respect of ourselves; not just in the world, but also in deed. Why are our minds stuck in the past? Yes, the past is ugly at times. I think that to grow and gain, we must be cautious about who whispers to us.
Sadly, so called community leaders or pastors have been the cause and affect. Not every brother or sister has our best interest at heart when they show up having come from other areas of society. We know who they are. Expose the community cancers for a real cure. To begin as a student of Che, I feel like we must be nationalists to a degree. We must buy American and not simply vote for the one side that tells us what’s best for us. Vote with your mind and not your heart or through hurt. As a Latino man, I look at so called Latinos; Latinos who claim unity yet don’t live in community. They get on mic(rophone) and yell justice, yet they won’t adapt or allow their own kind in their guest house. Many so-called Latinos, who cry out love for their own kind, ran from their countries rather than fight and die for it. Words can be sexy but deeds are better. I recommend a book by Jon Lee Anderson called CHE. He was a warrior for our people and, sadly, our race killed him for the US government. That’s how it seems to be. So be smart about who calls you brother. As I sit on death row for decades for a crime I did not do, it was my people, or of color, who lied for money who put me here. That hurt me more than being sentenced to death, as death and I shook hands for many years. I know it’s not personal; it’s business. As I tell my friends, I only fear God - and Italian women. 😊 I sit here on death row and I see what is going on in the world and want to say, “STOP”. Stop to fix and build and create. To do so, we of color must ask the deep questions and demand community leaders to stand up or step down. I say that for Latinos and blacks. Yes, votes matter but economics matter more. Economics speaks the same language worldwide. Look at Asian nations. They don’t need guns or bombs. They have calculators and beat us at the math wars. Votes for Democrats or Republicans simply puts one family with a pay check and stability in the Whitehouse every four years with the same “Promised Land” speech. Sadly, the same so called “community leaders” pimp us for them. We know who they are. If you can “hack” them, you’ll be surprised by who they told on or sold out. There are many brothers in prison who are abused and their property torn up. Many in super max prisons are gassed, maced, and some walked on knees. Escorted, sadly, by other brothers of color; reminds me of slave days in Africa when people of color captured and sold their own for profit or fear. We cry out to NAACP and organizations only to be sold a lie or told to wait. Why? We have no vote or monetary access. As a Latino brother, I have reached out to Latino organizations; no response, yet they beg for a commitment to fund their centers or organizations. Who profits; they do. I’ve been called anti-social; a word that implies that I am a rebel, but I say to people, it’s not that we are anti this or that, it is because many have never had this life’s experience. Sometimes it’s easy for someone with a blanket to understand better than someone without. I hope this exposes things of humbleness. I hope all of us can reach within and ask who did the dirty work so you can be pretty and who died for your loved ones. I have lived the experience of having had COVID. I, being on death row and sent to the hole for 20+ days; locked down for 3 weeks with no electricity and bird nuts all over. Yet, like Ann Frank, still get up and found reason for the day. I tip my hat to nurses. They came and made a minute or two tranquil. Why, in a world that has so much, can’t we find a stranger and have a cup of coffee and conversation? Don’t let status quo be your quo.
As I write this, I am in the hole for expressing freedom of speech. I tend to question the power of “want to bes” for that’s the price to be paid in lost time still in 2020. I have spent three and a half years in solitary for something. I know the silent voice is never heard. As I sat there in solitary, many prisoners passed me up with no offer of a hello or help. Am I mad? No. I know what death row does to the mind. To see me like this reminds them of their reality, as I sit here without a blanket or mattress. I choose to feel the hardship because it fuels me and levels me to many like Jesus who end up worse. In this time, few sacrifice so others won’t. It reminds me that I’m alive. Whether anyone acknowledges or not. I’m always reminded of Ann Frank’s journey and how she still dreamed while living a nightmare. She brings me extra strength. In spite of her situation, she brings wisdom and strength that translates into today.
This is why I pray. When we look in a mirror, we see each other, not simply ourselves. So when I see other death row guys look at each other in the negative, I understand. As I sit here in the hole, I am free to be and do as I wish; not tied to TV, things, or threats of taking them. I’m a blank canvas who can create. Many peek into my cell and think that I’m crazy and that “I wouldn’t want to be him” now. It comes from a place that they, perhaps, may not know or understand. It’s not that I’m against things, it’s because things won’t anchor me. It won’t define me or confine me. It only refines me.
Some people ask what it’s like to be on death row. For me, I look at it as life row. I choose to live, learn, laugh, and love, regardless of storms. Even as I says this, I have a smile for executioners, not a frown. It’s not about what others do, it’s about how you respond. How do we respond? As I see what’s going on in Color Lives Matter, I can only hope that we don’t hurt or harm humanity in the process as we cannot put every white person on trial for actions of hate. Even for those who harm us, as hard as it is, we can forgive and make that person our friend. I feel that translates into so much. As members of society, you can use your money, or on a jury, send a message. Don’t convict anyone and then I promise you, you will awaken the powers to be. Everyone is not guilty and a lie from a lie becomes the truth. It’s why many of us are executed or in prison. So as I share a brief thought, I hope you all, yes all, write your deepest thoughts. Share, for me, my expression in words in 2020 cost me solitary, in the hole.
No matter my end/fate, they will execute an innocent man who is free where it matters. My pen is my paintbrush, my paper my canvas that I won loudly. Take the price tag off yourselves. You are priceless. Think like an eagle, not a seagull, for eagles fly above the storms. When you study coal, you assume nothing. Yet coal brings warmth, burned in cold weather, and under time and pressure, it becomes a diamond. As coal and diamond are one and the same (carbon). It wasn’t until coal saw its reflection that coal saw its potential and realized it was always a gem. Then it takes the gemologist in us to chip away the scars and turn them into stars. Be better, not bitter. If someone or something doesn’t add to you, it subtracts from you. If not an asset, it’s a liability. I have often heard the words, unconditional love. It sounds sexy and pure. But I say that whether in relationship or friendship, love should have conditions; No use; No abuse; No cheating, etc. Your value should demand conditions. You shouldn’t negotiate or supplement some things. If you imagine a cake in your mind, and leave out the sweetener, it’s a cake without an ingredient that’s supposed to dance with the rest. Without an ingredient, it’s not dancing in harmony with your thoughts. I go back to chapters 1 – 20 of my life and chapter 57, I see clearly. I’m thankful for each chapter, even if it was rough. This is why I feel for the soul. Sometimes a broken heart needs you to put your ear to it and understand its beat. So perhaps you can add to it. In math, we, at times, need to toss out subtraction and have addition; more pluses and less minuses.
To all who stumble at my thoughts, thank you deeply and know that I am well and I don’t worry about my end. I know my Today – music, books – are my mental cup of coffee. In closing, I share some of my songs. I enjoy the words. They are the paint palette of my mind. I have conveyed this many times.
Whip Appeal and Two Occasions by Baby Face
Secret Lovers and If your Heart Isn’t in it by Atlantic Star
On the Wings of Love by Jeffrey Osborne
My My My by Johnny Gill
Halo by Beyonce
Love Ballad by L.T.D.
Let’s Get It On by Marvin Gaye
Just Once by Quincy Jones
Many Men (wish Death) by 50 Cent
Be the queen on your chess board, not the pawn on someone else’s; Hate + Hate = Hate; When a frown knocks on your door, answer with a smile. Your response determines you. A fire cannot exist without oxygen. If you don’t feed it, it will go out on its own.
So to humanity, think, forgive, and share. We are better than hate. Let your mirror reflect a better you.
Peace to all.
Gregory Esparza
A179-450
Death Row
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Post by thinkinkmesa on Mar 21, 2021 20:27:29 GMT -5
Latest Message from Gregory
Greeting's Friends,
Wanted to Give ya Up Date on My Situation,, I'm Still waiting on My Judge to Rule on my Case, She Can by Law give me 20 to life, Which Would Mean I'm Past That plus, and I Have more Legal options, My Fight for Justice will always Go on,, I been Offered Forever if I Gave up my Fight, But as I say to all, I want Real Justice or Death, Not to say it out of Bravery, But Truth, and I Rather Be Executed Fighting My innocents then Deal for a Lie, it's Second time I Been offered Deal's,, I'm Past Fear Factor, I only Fear God and Italian Woman, Smile,,, However things in General are well, Reading And Staying Focus, Though I Live out Box, as I Will Never allow myself to Get Comfortable In a Cell or Prison, to Be Honest I Rather be at A Supermax Prison,, As Its more Real and True, Good or Bad, Many fight for What they Believe I'm Sadly many on Death Row wait for Dirt to be poured over there Heads, AS a Student of Che, By Jon Lee Anderson, I Love his Walk and Talk, he out of all so Called Leaders Died For his Truth, Many Gain from the Pain of Someone Els, and in Almost 37 Year's I Been on Death Row I Been maced Gassed, Beat while cuffed, and In Solitary and Hole, I regret Not, and I Rather DIE a Soldier then a defeated Soul, Till DAY I Die I will Never Sale out,, Even at a Cost,,, some cost are Priceless, Those who FIGHT, many times are Labeled,, In Negative, But I welcome that, as it Tells me I am Right,,, I will Say perhaps I Go Back to Supermax,, At this point I want Visits Hugs, and Good Meal, Then I Can If I choose go Back, My Lawyer ,Lori B Riga, Is a Star, a Truly Rare GEM, and fighting for me, She is Italian, I Go Funny thing one Italian Gal Argues with me, one for me, I Guess in Life the Soul needs Spicy and Sweet, in there Life or life Style, Well anyhow all in all I am at PEACE, as I say when mentally Stressed, Read that Backwards, and be mental that, Life is Perspective,, I was offered a Covid Shot, I turned Down, as I Know what my NY gal would Tell me,, She is Super Bright, though ya Never Know as She is So so Down to Earth, She is Smarter then me, as Well as my Lawyer, Lori she Knows my Innocent's, and Was Willing to Catch Covid use her OWN Gas Card to go Defend me in Toledo, I owe her Deeply,, well to you all, Stand tall, Be wise, wonder but not worry, Life is to Short to Waste, Time is your Friend or Enemy, And to all who have Different Views I Respect all Views and Voices, in PEACE, Gregory, Think like a Eagle not seagull,, Eagles soar above Storms,
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Post by thinkinkmesa on Mar 28, 2021 20:48:40 GMT -5
Message from Gregory
I hope life is well whether your a Christian or not We all need a Mental Reboot, What is out Next Chapter and What do We write or not, Reflection is always Good for the Soul,, its what I do, I Understand Many or Not wish I was Executed, as Views Matter weather we Agree or Not,, For me I want Execution If I Cant get Justice, I've turned Down Deals, As I Own Truth and Dignity, That is not For sale, as I Reflect I wait on Perhaps a day I'm Free so I Can Finish My Chapters, and Move on, So For Easter or Any day, Be well and Love-laugh-listen-learn,, Life is what we Choose at end of Day, in PEACE, Gregory
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Post by thinkinkmesa on May 18, 2021 11:52:55 GMT -5
Latest message from Gregory
Hello all, Seems Things will become soma' what Normal, Be wise and wonder But not worry, For me I Decided not to Take Covid Shot, as a Innocent Man on Death Row, For me They want to Give me a Shot to Heal me Then Kill me, So I Leave it to my Creator, Though I Say to all, Be wise for you, And enjoy Life, Let the World be your Playground, Have Fun, and Each Day you wake, your Life is a Blank Paper and Canvas, Write and Paint you, as your Story and Look is Enough, Many times we Look into someone else's Mirror, But Know your Mirror is YOU, Unique; I'm almost 37 years on Ohio Death Row, Yet I get up and Dream in Color's, Either we Have Dreams or Nightmares, I'm Still waiting on Court to Rule if I get 20 to life, I have that Plus, and it is my Hope to one Day be Free, to Enjoy, to Teach and to Learn, Its Been a Long Journey, iv seen so many go to Die Go Mad, or Kill themselves, And 10 go Free, and Many to General Population to Do Forever, I know Some have Different View's on Death Penalty, I Respect Them, To Be Honest as A Latino on Death Row, I Carry Conservatives View's, It's Not always Easy to Carry a Conversation, With those View's, But in life You go along to Get along, or You are your own King or Queen on your life's Chess Board or a Pawn on someone else, life is to Short to Waste, Even if I Don't get my Way, I'm Blessed By Lori B Riga, My Lawyer, She Has been my Voice and wings, For that I Can Say we Did our Best, She Knows I Carry all Burden, as She Been Wonder-Full to me, In life its, not Quantity of people in Your life, Its Quality; As I Say ,LOVE-LEARN-LISTEN-LAUGH; and be Best YOU,,I wont Lie I Miss Solitary Prison, as there I Studied Deeper, and Met Many wonderful minds, Many call Bad Boys or mess up's, But what i Know many are Real Good or Bad, There more Honest in Who They are, Iv Met MAN Who like me, Studied and wrote, Pain can Be pleasure if you Make Art of YOUR TIME, People Learn when Your Honest to Them, Even if they May disagree, I find, Honesty is Rare in Life, People can Lie about Love or Life, But in End they only Fool Themselves, So I Say to Me to all, Challenge Self; And Explore, Life is Good, If able Feel Free to Hop on Jpay or my F-B. Gregory Esparza Sr,, though I am unable to View, I Have Trusted Hands who Do, So till I Connect with you all, My Heart Thanks your Heart, for Reading my Word's ,And know I Love Positive or Negative Feed Back as it's How I Grow, From Bitter to Better, Called Balance; A Lemon on its own is Bitter, add Dolce and it is Balance, Same as Life or Love, Always Gregory
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Post by thinkinkmesa on Jul 23, 2021 14:09:05 GMT -5
Latest message from Gregory
Nobody grows old by merely living a Number of years,people Grow old only bt Deserting there Ideals,Years Wrinkle the skin but to give up Enthusiasm wrinkles the Soul;-worry ,Doubt.self-distrust,fearand Despair these are the quick equivalents of the long years that bow the head and turn the growing Spirit back to dust.weather 70 or 16 there is,in evry being's Heart the Love of wonder,the sweet amazing of the stars.and the star-like things and Thoughts,the undaunted Challenge of events,the unfailing childlike appetite for WHATS NEXT?you are as young as your faith.and as old as your doubt.as young as your self-confidence,as old as your fear,as young as your hope,as old as your despair,so long as your heart receives messages of beauty,cheer,courage,grandeur and Power from the earth,from man and From the infinite,so lond are you young,when all wires are down,and all the central places of your heart are coverd with the snows of Pessimism abd the ice of Cynicism,then,and only then,are you grown old indeed,and may Gog have mercy on your soul,,Samuel Ullman end of 1800,how much it applys today,i may have nothen but i wrote it to you all as a GIFT,always Gregory,i know life is time so i did home work for you
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Post by thinkinkmesa on Aug 7, 2021 21:44:54 GMT -5
Latest message from Gregory *A link to his JPay can be found on this page; ohiodeathrow.blogspot.com/2009/05/gregory-esparza.html Greatings to all,i Hope Pro or con you all Take Covid With Wisdom,Yet still live life,,me i was Asked by Medical why i wont take the Shot,i said it's Ironic you want to Give me Shot to Heal me and Shot to Kill me,as a Innocent Man on Death Row for 37 year's i will Never Embrace this,it's not to say for other's it is Wrong,But For me i Fear only God and Italian Woman,,Smile,But on Up,i Hope you all pro or con on Death Pentalty,Still Enjoy life we have only one,and Ya Must Hug the one's you love and Like,and Forgive one's who may Not like you,Be better not bitter,Turn your Scars into Star's,Know it's Good to wonder but not Worry,,,in Peace to you all,i am Well been going out onYard to let the Sun Kiss my Face,,as a Latino i Burn so so Esy,i am Wondering is the Milk Man my Pop's,well I thank all who May Read my Blog/F-B cite,tho i am unable to see it Know i get word form you all my Hert thanks your Heart's,if ya want you can log onto www.jpay.com Enter Gregory Esparza A-179-450 i Be able to Do emails,,,Thanks Deeply and To my NY heart i Love you more then Life,you matter to me Yoru my Hearts Music,Know you are Special in Evryway,Even if ya Tirn 40 in Jan,,,my Belliissimo Vino,G |
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Post by thinkinkmesa on Aug 16, 2021 11:45:38 GMT -5
Latest message from Gregory *A link to his JPay can be found on this page; ohiodeathrow.blogspot.com/2009/05/gregory-esparza.htmlGreeting's to all,I Been asked by Medical a Why i wont take the Covid Shot.And in My Small ay of Protest i Said it's Ironic you want to Promote a Shot to Death Row to Heal us,Then later a Shot to Kill us,It is Hypicriticle,as a innocent man i can Not Buy into that Concept,It's not to say i Fault anyone who Dose,In My life there is FAITH AND FEAR,one will own the other,,and i truely Feel God Knows our Time,From the womb to the Tomb,,,And i Refuse to live in Fear,,,iv Been Offerd Deal's to live in Population for ever,But Same Concept,i Rather Be Exacuted on truth Then Sale my Soul/Truth to Live Extra Day's on Earth,i'm at Peace Where it matter's,Well all in all Thing's are Going well as Can be,life is Delicious if You allow it,In Peace Gregory Esparza Sr,A-179-450 |
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Post by thinkinkmesa on Sept 20, 2021 11:36:44 GMT -5
From: GREGORY ESPARZA
Date: 9/19/2021 12:29:57 PM
Post; A Poem By Samuel Ullman,YOUTH;He wrote late 1800,Good word's to Live By,,,Nobody Grow's old by Mearly living a Number of Year's.people grow old onlyBy Desertiny there ideals.year's Wrinkle the Skin But to give up enthusiasm wrinkle's the Soul.worry doubt.self-distrust.fear and Despair...These are the quicke equivalents of the Long year's that Bow the head And turn the Growing Spirit Back to Dust. Weather 70 or 16.there is.in every being's heart the love of wonder.the Sweet amazement of the Star's .and the Star's -like thing's and Thought's,the Undaunted Challenge of Event's. The unfailing Childlike appetite for WHAT'S NEXT? you are as young as your Faith.as old as your Doubt as young as your self-confidence,asold as your fear.as Young as your hope,as old as your despair.so long as your heart receives,messages of Beauty,cheer,courage,grandeur,and power from the earth,from man and from the infinite,so long are you young, when all wires are down.and all the central places of your heart are covered with the snows of Pessimism and the ice of cynicism. then. and only then,are you grown old indeed,and may God have mercy on your soul,,Ps love the Word's Feed your mind the Poem and the Heart of it's Wisdom,and Life is Delicious,Know i am Well,and AS my Special Crazy will Say,NAMASTA,She tought me to Love laugh learn listen and Yes,She is My Forever NY
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Post by thinkinkmesa on Dec 24, 2021 15:24:07 GMT -5
This is Greg's annual Christmas wish for you and your families. He wishes all of you good health and a happy and fun Christmas. Because he cannot send you gift packages, his gift is the following poem by Samuel Ullman, "Youth". He wants you to know that he is well and is still waiting to hear the results of his hearing.
Samuel Ullman
YOUTH
Youth is not a time of life; it is a state of mind; it is not a matter of rosy cheeks, red lips and supple knees; it is a matter of the will, a quality of the imagination, a vigor of the emotions; it is the freshness of the deep springs of life.
Youth means a temperamental predominance of courage over timidity of the appetite, for adventure over the love of ease. This often exists in a man of sixty more than a body of twenty. Nobody grows old merely by a number of years. We grow old by deserting our ideals.
Years may wrinkle the skin, but to give up enthusiasm wrinkles the soul. Worry, fear, self-distrust bows the heart and turns the spirit back to dust.
Whether sixty or sixteen, there is in every human being's heart the lure of wonder, the unfailing child-like appetite of what's next, and the joy of the game of living. In the center of your heart and my heart there is a wireless station; so long as it receives messages of beauty, hope, cheer, courage and power from men and from the Infinite, so long are you young.
When the aerials are down, and your spirit is covered with snows of cynicism and the ice of pessimism, then you are grown old, even at twenty, but as long as your aerials are up, to catch the waves of optimism, there is hope you may die young at eighty.
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