when she gave an impromptu performance for the women in her jail dorm. >> in the bible it says god blesses babies and fools, i think that god has a sense of humor because income a woman's detention center is not all he has in store me. that's how i began to write poetry. it saved me from arguments and headaches and heartaches. >> and like i like it because i feel that i can express. i can teach. i can motivate others. i feel good when i'm up there. >> when i'm on stage and recite i'm on the mike, i feel free. there is no boundaries. living a life of crime is nothing but misery. i had nice cars and living like a star with the bling, bling and dress code and my gun on lock and load and a long dark road going nowhere. >> poetry had such an effect on the younger women inmates, being moved to tears. they were so overwhelmed by what she had to say to them. >> this poet i have deep down in the core. i'm here to stay. i found my way. i want to be heard for all to hear and see.