Human Writes is a non-profit, humanitarian organisation which befriends people on death row in the USA

There are prisoners on Death Rows all over the States who are in need of help to live like a human being for the time they are here.

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Prisoners executed in the United States in 2009

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"A small but hugely significant witness, telling someone that they are not facing death alone."
Dr. Rowan Williams, Archbishop of Canterbury

"The volunteers of Human Writes seek to hold out the hand of friendship to men and women facing the death penalty. I am pleased to encourage them in their writing"
Most Reverend and Rt Hon George L Carey, former Archbishop of Canterbury

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A Prisoner Testimonial : "You asked if all is well between us and are we still good friends. In one word Absolutely. Monica has come to be a very valued friend, she is patient and kind in her responses as well as quite timely and consistent. Truly she is a rare blessing in that so many come only to go shortly after. She has stayed and stayed steady."

Art and Writing From Death Row

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A Poem By Daniel

River of Tears

I feel and observe the wasted years,

At night the cries and the River of Tears.

Steel bars and cold grey walls,

In our sleep the river calls.

Fatherless children, widowed brides.

The River of Tears is there to oblige.

Cell after cell, row upon row

Each with a story, continues the flow.

Alone, hopeless and filled with fear

There's room in the river, you'll fit in here.

The final walk .... the stilled, silent scream.

The River of Tears was only a dream.

ALWAYS AND FOREVER

Affection in my day and age,

Has no limit when it comes to you.

I plunge into the world of happiness,

Where our passion cannot be construed.

You possess a type of love.

That you discose before me tenderly:

Your matchless disposition and methods of intimacy,

Create nothing but complete harmony.

Your responses to my pleas,

Are beyond extraordinaire.

As I come to you, heart in hand,

Proving that I truly care.

Could you handle me as your genie,

If I were to grant you three special wishes?

And what would you do or say to me,

If I gave you a basketful of kisses?

There is a pain in my heart, That only you can cure.

The special moments in our relationship,

Causes us to expand excessively pure.

I have an immediate concern,

Regarding your most sensual wellbeing.

Your eyes are the windows to your soul,

And not only just for seeing.

Because time passes by so quickly,

I haven't obtained the opportunity to respond.

I can't restrain myself or my train of thought,

Since it is over you that I've grown extremely fond.

Daniel Hittle, Texas Death Row 1999 (Executed December 2000)

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Human Writes Patrons

"As a journalist who has lived and worked in the United States, the horror of death row is one of the issues that never leaves you. The thread of humanity that Human Writes manages to sustain with men and women on death row is a profound contribution to keep alive the hope of life. Capital punishment is now on the retreat in America, but the numbers awaiting their fate are still very considerable. I am very honoured to have become a Patron of Human Writes and will hope to do my best to put my shoulder to the wheel".
Jon Snow Broadcaster and journalist Patron, Human Writes

"In such an inhuman system small moments of human contact make a big difference. That's why I support Human Writes and why I would encourage you to do the same."
Gary Younge, Author and US-based feature writer for the Guardian Patron, Human Writes