Mama Tried

Personally I think it is cool that the prison takes Visa.
It's everywhere you want to be.

The first thing I remember knowing,
Was a lonesome whistle blowing,
And a young un's dream of growing up to ride;
On a freight train leaving town,
Not knowing where I'm bound,
No-one could change my mind but Mama tried. 
One and only rebel child,
From a family, meek and mild:
My Mama seemed to know what lay in store.
Despite all my Sunday learning,
Towards the bad, I kept on turning.
'Til Mama couldn't hold me anymore.
And I turned twenty-one in prison 
Doin' life without parole.
No one could steer me right but 
Mama tried, Mama tried.
Mama tried to raise me better, but her pleading I denied
That leaves only me to blame, 
Cause Mama tried.
Watch and hear The Hag here.  
Last night I revisited one of my favorite places.  The West Virginia Penitentiary in Moundsville, WV.  I went with five fabulous friends who had never been there before and it was truly awesome.  The staff is just so great.  The actors are so into it and they were relentless with us.  Especially me for some reason.  I was truly frightened, a lot!  One of the creepiest parts is the maze.  Mazes usually just make me frustrated (except for the so so so cool and different one at the Factory of Terror) but this one really creeps me out.  It is hard to tell if you have wandered too far off, if you are lost behind the scenes or if you are still in the official maze. When you think about all of the crazy stories about the prison, it is not a comfortable feeling!  I highly recommend taking the educational tour in the daytime.  It can't be missed.  And neither can the Dungeon of Horrors as it was excellent all the way around and only fifteen dollars.   
Here's the video!