Thank You

To all my friends at AZ Literary Press, thank you so much for the Christmas card. I’ve never been too sentimental at holidays because of the environment I’ve lived in all my life. But it does remind me that there are a lot of caring people in this somewhat confusing world. A little encouragement can do wonders for the soul.

Everyone at AZ has helped me in so many ways. I’ve published two books, and I pray that another can be worthy of print. Having someone believe in you is a great boost.

Starting off in life, there was not a violent bone in my body. I was actually afraid of violence. From an early age, I was never really happy, although there were a few good moments. They just never lasted.

Being locked up in prison for 57 years, you have to force yourself not to get discouraged. I force myself never to give up hope. You have to keep fighting on.

Once again, thank you all for blessing me with this card. I’m thankful. God, love, hope, and faith are the true masters of your mindset. Hope is the expectation of good things. All things are possible if you believe. God has not left and will not.

Robert Clark
2025

Editor’s Note:
We’re grateful to share this reflection. Writing under the circumstances Robert Clark lives with requires patience, persistence, and a great deal of inner strength. We appreciate his words and are glad to make space for them here.