Day 477

A guard came and took my picture today. He said it was "for the records". I never thought my singing was so good that I'd get my picture on the front of my own Album!

Day 476

I started singing today. Admittedly the lyrics were "Is anybody there?" sang in a way that nobody would recognise. At least then the guards won't know what I am saying! I am so smart.

Day 475

I got soaked with a cold bucket of water today. I thought it was a little early for my annual bath, but my "bath tally marks" were on the wall that the elephant knocked over. The guard simply said "that's for shouting". I wonder what I would get for singing?

Day 474

A guard rattled my door today and told me to stop shouting "is anybody there?" because its starting to wind him up. Ha ha, what's he going to do, put me in prison?

Day 473

I've not heard from my dear fellow next door. Lets hope he hasn't moved already. I can't see any light through the holes in the wall. I keep whispering in the hope he'd hear me. Maybe I should try shouting.

Day 472

I was given a light today to brighten my cell up a little. It was installed high up on the ceiling by one of the guards. I asked him how many others were here and he said "Just you" sneered and winked. I know he is lying.

Day 471

I posted a reply back this morning, hoping that my neighbour gets it before he is moved. Why would the guards lie to me about being alone..?? I finally saw the Elephant again today, although he didn't stroll through my cell.

Day 470

I found a piece of paper on the floor in this morning's light. And I am once again infused with happiness! I've had a reply to one of my old notes! It said "Don't give up. They may tell you that you are alone, but you are not. I may not be in contact long as this is just a temporary cell, but keep strong that you are not alone in this darkness"

Day 469

Its darker in my cell now that the builders restored the wall. Thankfully they didn't discover the holes to the neighbouring cell, so I can resume poking notes through in the hope that somebody discovers them.

Day 468

The old cell is completely different! It seems that what I thought was a source of light, was in fact a missing wall. However the builders have done a grand job, and everything feels claustrophobic again.

Day 467

Disaster! The guards moved me today back into my old cell. I hope that poor fellow doesn't think I have abandoned him! At least I am getting food again.

Day 466

I still had a bit of lead left over from my pencil, so I've written a reply to the poor fellow next to my cell. He seems as desperate as me to get out. Maybe my note will give him hope.

Day 465

Its dark in this new cell. I can't wait to get back to my old one. But I found something today that convinces me that I am not the only one here. I found some bits of paper on the floor from another cellmate. It looks like he'd been feeding it through the holes in the wall.

Day 464

I had some sad news today. One of the guards told me that I was the last person in the prison. So all those bits of paper I'd been feeding through the holes to the neighbouring cell were to no avail. I wonder why he forgot my food?

Day 463

I can't see the elephant today. Maybe he got moved too. There are a few polar bears playing with a penguin, but with their huge mitts, I wonder how they will get the wrapper off. I'll stick to a mars bar any day.

Day 462

The banging has stopped at last. Its nice to have a bit of sound now and then, but those builders were so noisy. Around lunchtime something different rolled under my door. It looked like a nail. I wondered if the guards had forgotten I was in here as I didn't get any other food, or the builders felt that I needed more iron in my diet.

Day 461

Well, I didn't get a very good mid-morning sleep today. Some kind of banging and crashing noises going on in my old cell next door. Sounds like they've got builders in doing some rebuilding or something. I wonder if they've got rid of that draft?

Day 460

I've put in a complaint today. After the visit from the elephant there seems to be a draft coming from somewhere, although I am not sure where.The guard looked shocked when he walked into my cell, I guess he didn't realise how much of a breeze it would be. Out of kindness, they've moved me to a new cell. Maybe they're not so bad after all.

Day 459

I spent most of my morning watching an elephant wander through my cell. It busied itself by sniffing the mars bar wrappers that had accumulated in the corner then continued it's journey. It looked so calm, relaxed and like it was enjoying freedom and then casually left again.
Maybe one day I will find a way out of this place.

Day 405

I've lost count how many flies have hit the bullet proof window. Stupid insects. My beard has grown down to my chest now and I'd give anything for a Gillette. Maybe if I could smash the window, I could shave with the glass.