. >> scott randolph was another rikers inmate anticipating his release. was serving a year for petty larceny. and violating parole. >> spiraled out of control. as far as criminality goes. i've been back and forth a few times. mostly for drug activity, trying to hustle in the street. >> randolph took advantage of the writing program and had hope of becoming a journalist. >> we publish rikers review. it's a magazine created by inmates for inmates. it's extremely helpful. gave me computer skills, marketable skills. i'm looking forward to trying to utilize that when i get out. >> the prison journal randolph showed us included one of his poems. >> can you read one? >> hold this. grip these words as if your embrace alone will help me save my life, so that i might live to give my tomorrows as payment for yesterday's debts. >> randolph says his poem is his vision for a new life. >> the future conceals hopes and happiness i have yet to feel. for this you present a fresh foundation on which to rebuild. the peace i seek is real. i reach for compassion, strong as ste