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    Images Finally Focused
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    Images Finally Focused

    By Young T Hughley

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    The theme of suppression and triumph of an African American Baby Boomer growing up in the South. The importance of embracing inclusion and acceptance, understanding that people are born to be who they are. Heterosexual and Homosexual exploration of relationships and life through the lens of growing up in a conservative culture. How change&n

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherYTH and Associates
    Release dateApr 17, 2018
    ISBN9781732057357
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      Images Finally Focused - Young T Hughley

      IMAGES FINALLY FOCUSED

      by Young T. Hughley

      Copyright 2018

      by Young Hughley

      All Rights Reserved

      Printed in the United State of America

      ISBN 978-17320573-1-9

      ISBN 978-17320573-5-7 (e-book)

      No man can have a harlot

      for a lover

      nor stay in bed forever

      with a lie.

      He must rise up

      And face the morning sky

      and himself, in the mirror

      Of his lover’s eye.

      From James Baldwin’s A Lover’s Question

      JAMES BALDWIN JIMMY’S BLUES AND OTHER POEMS

      Time forces searching to cease, and the mirror speaks truth.

      DEDICATION

      I dedicate this body of work to my sisters; Antoinette, Annie and Jennifer who came to my first reading and embraced my efforts. To the memory of Louise C. Smith and Maggie D. Carter, two beautiful women of color, both played the role of godmother to me and nurtured my sensitivity because I needed comforting. My parents Y.T. and Mamie Lee Hughley who had eleven children and learned to love each for who they are/were. To my brothers and sister, who during a most vulnerable time, taught me what family love and acceptance is all about.

      INTRODUCTION

      Reflecting on the words in this book the theme of suppression and triumph came to mind. I also came to realize that there are others who grew up in a culture of suppression and who still struggle with their authenticity. I am in awe of the new generation who live in a much more tolerant and expressive time. Some, occasionally not understanding those who still struggle with labels and identifying. My hope is that one day we all will embrace inclusion and acceptance, understanding that people are born to be who they are. My prayer is that the poems, short stories and essays in this book will add to the discussion that will enrich our community. Please enjoy these expressions by a Heterohomo who grew to love himself. I wish happiness and strength to all as you explore life and hope that you find peace in your being.

      Table of Content

      Life’s Short Poem #1

      Life’s Short Poem #2

      BeforeNow

      NORMAL

      Life’s Short Poem #3

      And I Loved You

      My Poetry

      It will Never Leave You

      Stuck on Scarlett and finding Bow Dollar (Short story)

      The Order of Maya

      FOR ANONYMOUS

      UN Bel Di

      Life’s Short Poem # 4

      The First Step in the Journey

      Jenny is a Bitch

      That’s so Gay!

      My straight friend wants the word gay back

      Life’s Short Poem # 5

      He Had Done No Wrong

      Coupled

      Strange

      A Condensed Journal on the Search for Mr. Right (Essay)

      Like the Phoenix

      Life’s Short Poem # 6

      (In Search of Meaning) The Call

      Why Won’t Love Stay

      The Magician

      The Discovery

      Life’s Short Poem # 7

      Needing Comfort Food (Essay)

      Homage to Dawning

      Grace

      Life’s Short Poem # 8

      The Act

      A Shotgun House

      Life’s Short Poem # 9

      Death In the Family (short Story)

      Life’s Short Poem # 10

      Life’s Short Poem # 1

      Innocent touches arouse.

      Simple smiles ignite a glow.

      Scent

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