There have been many writers who have written in the world of poetry.
Yet, only a few have come from the streets of East Los Angeles.
This is not a fictional story being told.
These words were lived by the author, Richard Cabral.
Through love, gang life, fatherhood, being a son, and being a prisoner, he shares his inner darkest secrets.
While most have documented their lives through film and photography, Richard documents his life through poetry.