A City Affair

A City Affair Elijah M. T.

“Until the lion writes his own story, the tale of the hunt will always glorify the hunter.”

The Soy Autor writing process was developed in collaboration with young people at-risk of, victims of or perpetrators of violence in El Salvador. In 2016, this innovative program launched at Cook County Jail with young men awaiting trial for violent offenses. Through the process of drafting, revising, illustrating and publishing memoirs, the Authors’ Circle develops reflection, critical thinking, literacy skills, conflict resolution and positive self-projection.

In collaboration with:

Cook County Sheriff’s Office

A City Affair Elijah M. T.

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I am Elijah I am from the fests and raves.

From MDMA and sound.

I am from the heavy bass; Contagious, courageous and loud.

I am from the electric forest, where the dance and nature collide.

I’m from togetherness and loving.

From Tijana and the Serbs.

I’m from “Stand for what’s right” and “You get what you deserve.”

From all of what you have is mine and all of mine is yours.

I’m from the Faith and the fairest God. From the rocks, the Earth, the toasted bread, the cup of Joe. From the lead and did it first.

The In Control, the Do Your Best, The open file by drag and click, To prove the right my memory served.