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A feeling of extreme fear, anxiety, or hopelessness, often experienced by an individual.

Skin conditions causing inflammation and/or sores.

A person seeking a solution to a problem with urgency and helplessness.

Showing kindness to a person in distress, despite potential fear or danger.

A record of thoughts, feelings, and experiences written during confinement.

Poetry expressing feelings of affection towards a person.

Contemplations on personal experiences, emotions, and perspectives.

Mental state or creative process influenced by a period of confinement.

The sequence of actions taken by authorities to apprehend someone, including physical confrontation, searching belongings and proceeding to detention

The arrangement of cells, sections and facilities within a prison, including compounds for different inmate classifications(political detainees, convicted criminals, lifers, condemned)

Individuals imprisoned for political reasons, often related to their beliefs or actions, rather than criminal acts.

Prisoners who have been legally found guilty of crimes and sentenced to prison by a court.

Light sources used for security observation and monitoring in the compounds at night in the prison.

A piece of cloth or material used to cover the eyes, preventing sight.

A type of bag, typically used to carry personal items, often used for travel.

Feeling confused and lost regarding one's surroundings or direction. This often occurs due to a sudden change of place or circumstances.

The experience of being cut off from typical sensory input, leading to heightened awareness of remaining stimuli.

A feeling of claustrophobia and confinement, intensified by the close proximity of physical boundaries.

The distinct odors that permeate a prison cell, representing the harsh realities and psychological states of confinement.

A palpable, almost physical sensation of fear that pervades a confined space, impacting the individual's emotional state.

A repetitive phrase or sound used in meditation, employed here as a coping mechanism in the face of overwhelming fear.

A form of punishment where an individual is isolated from human contact, physically and socially.

A basic sanitation tool used in prisons, symbolizing the stark reality of confinement and limited resources.

A crude, rudimentary bed in a prison cell, representing the lack of comfort and dignity associated with confinement.

A person who is skilled in using words, especially a writer.

Phrases that are unusual, striking, or from a foreign language.

Weary, tired, or uninterested, especially through overexposure.

Insincere or overly sentimental, often in a way that is considered clichéd.

Not deserving of something or not good enough.

A place of safety or protection from danger or difficulty.

The general character or attitude of a piece of writing or spoken language.

The act of removing parts of a text that are considered offensive or unsuitable.

A distress signal used in the poem, likely representing the author's fear and need for help.

The author's intense fear of dying in prison, feeling like his life and death would be meaningless.

The author intentionally repeated the phrase "S.O.S." in his poems, creating a powerful and evocative message.

The author uses writing as a way to confront and express his deepest emotions and fears.

The idea that the death of a prisoner holds little significance in the eyes of authorities.

The death of an inmate, Thomas, who suddenly died after vomiting, highlighting the harsh realities of prison life.

The author believes his writing speaks to the collective human experience, beyond individual readers.

An attempt to overthrow the government by force.

A harsh response to protests or activism, often involving arrests and suppression.

A record of Lomba's thoughts and experiences while imprisoned.

Lomba was moved from one prison to another.

A small desert town where Lomba was eventually transferred.

In prison, too much hope or despair can be harmful. Finding a balance is crucial for survival.

When the military leader died, political prisoners were released.