Poetic Companions was founded by incarcerated men in Grafton Correctional Institution. Their motto is to "Encourage, Inspire, and Embrace Creativity." ID13 began working with the Poetic Companions in spring of 2019. A chapbook of their work is forthcoming.

We invite you to click the "Pieces" button to read the inspiring work of the Poetic Companions.


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