What is "Behind The Eyes"?

    What's behind the eyes? If you are a very literal thinker, you probably are trying to digest and breakdown the anatomy of the cornea, so it can be regurgitated to the next person who asks. Or you're not. I'm not you!

    BEHIND THE EYES is an artistic creative platform (artistic/creative? I feel like that shit's redundant). A creative platform for criminals, felons, under-represented, marginalized, (you get it) etc. With a specific *but not limited* focus on currently incarcerated artists, authors, and writers. **DISCLAIMER** Before we begin this journey (If there is a we! Who knows? I could be writing this shit for no reason and remaining on this journey by myself and with my few supporters). I would first like to say that we are not, in any way, dealing with what I would like to call *STUPID SHIT* (SS). *STUPID SHIT EXPOUNDED UPON,* *Bragging about a lick you just hit, SS. *Glorifying domestic violence or degrading any particular gender (your thing not mine, there are places you can go for that), SS. *Glorifying anything R-Kelly, Cosby, Epstein, P-Diddy, etc ish (Definitely not my thing. This has been upgraded to FUCKED-UP STUPID SHIT, FU-SS. There are places for that, not here). *In case some references where lost to a few people and there is some confusion: ABSOLUTELY NO:

Rape Pedophilia Molestation Or any sex crime not currently listed. There is a long list! It's growing, and I can't think of any more right now, FU-SS. *Sharing or trading tips about dark-web sites where you can buy profiles, numbers, accounts or anything fraudulent (places you can go for that), SS. ***TO SUM IT UP! ANY AND ALL CURRENT OR FUTURE CRIMINAL ACTIVITY! SPOKEN, BRAGGED, SHARED, TRADED, GLORIFIED, ETC. STUUUPID SHIT! (PLACES YOU CAN GO FOR THAT, NOT HERE). ***THIS PLACE IS FOR CREATIVES WHO ARE CRIMINALS AND FELONS, CREATIVES WHO AREN'T, AND ANYONE ELSE WHO WANTS TO CHECK OUT*** WHO THE FUCK AM I? I am a 38 year old, Black Washingtonian, and Criminal... Recovering Criminal?? (Let's be honest, that shit never leaves you. It's a way of life. People just either get bored, scared, try something different and like it, can't afford to do the time anymore, or don't want to do the time anymore). Definitely a felon, father, high school dropout, amateur smart-ass, and creative writer.

*I have 18 felony convictions in Washington State over the last 20 years for Identity Theft and other Financial crimes (not proud, just a truth). *I've been sentenced to prison four times in that same period. Currently, as of Jan 17, 2025, I'm in minimum custody at Washington State Penitentiary or Walla Walla. The opening brief for my appeal was filed with the Court of Appeals and submitted a few days ago. I expect to be released well before a resolution or decision ever comes down. (Again, not proud, just my truth.) *I am grandson to a now deceased, well respected Pentecostal Pastor. (Respected among those who knew her, maybe beyond that. I remember something about her being invited to the Whitehouse. I cannot recall the circumstance or events).     Yep, I grew up doing the whole Church choir and Sunday School thing. TO SOME, I AM AN ENIGMA! To others, I am that kid you played with in day care, sat next to in elementary, middle, and high school. Or maybe, I simply remind you of him.     MY NAME? Honestly, it's pretty fucking cool! However, it took a very long time for it to grow on me and for me to begin loving it. To protect my son's privacy and security, I won't be sharing it. It is way too easy for a determined, overly curious, bored person to find a lot of information about someone off of a little knowledge. My Pseudonym is 1NF@MOUS!. Pseudonym, not hood or street name. Never did care for those much. It's also my gamer tag. Yep, possible nerd!     MY PURPOSE and the purpose of all this? Initially I intended to publish a multivolume, coauthored publication, with a specialized *but not limited* focus on incarcerated artists and writers. I would take every piece I can find, remember, and newly write.. Produce a layout and manuscript for volume one, w/cover design. Then publish it, prove the concept, and show demand. As I sought independent publishing paths and begin looking to circulate some of my work, I was met with silence.     Maybe, the disclosure on the envelope is a deterrence? (THIS WAS MAILED BY AN INCARCERATED INDIVIDUAL CONFINED AT A WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS FACILITY. ITS CONTENTS MAY BE UNCENSURED.) It's possible I was too formal, dry, not concise, or engaging enough in my letter of intent, inquiry, and introduction.