Rhythms of a Mother & Son

By Jerri B and Tyler Brown

This book is a journey in the lives of a mother and son. While the content is in a poetic format, the dialogue is real and relative. Every mother, every son, every parent, every child will hear themselves in this dynamic conversation between mother and son.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Lulu.com
• Release date: Aug 31, 2018
• ISBN: 9780359061853

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Rhythms of a Mother & Son

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Rhythms of a Mother & Son

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Dedication

In honor of mother and son relationships everywhere

Foreword

Enter a house.  As an observer, hear these words, I know I suck right now, but I still got big dreams.  Words from a teenage son, Tyler, to his mother, Jerri.

This is the back and forth dialogue they have allowed us to see.  This is a conversation teenage boys need to have with their mothers. The things they experience. What they see happening to their family.

It is also a conversation mothers need to have with their teenage sons. Especially black families.

Jemele Hill says, black mothers have to be tougher to ensure their sons make it back home.

When I read this poetic conversation, I hear a son say I am hurt. I hear a mother say, let me hurt with you.  They both want to be heard.

After you read this, talk with your son.  Talk with your mother. The nose ring, the tattoo, the car, the girlfriend, the school life, will be there. It will come. The conversation is the relationship. You must have conversations about these situations. And as Jerri announces to her son, Nothing good comes from avoiding situations.

Continued Success,

Marcus G. Taylor

#browneyedsoulman

The Rhythm - Poetic Dialogue

Why a nose ring?  -mom

Why not a nose ring?  -son

Ready to Date  -mom

I’ve Seen, I’ve Heard, I’ve Learned  -son

It’s So Lonely  -son

You’re Mine Indeed  -mom

Hair Everywhere  -mom

You Will Drive  -mom

You are the Lion  -mom

Let’s take a step back  -son

Your Words Make Me Smile  -mom

Do you really want to know?  -son

I Asked Because I Knew  -mom

In Love This Time  -mom

Hey Ma!  -son

At a Loss for Words  -mom

Why?  -son

The Philosopher  -mom

Tyler With a Capital t  -son

Everything I am  -son

Everything You Are  -mom

There’s A lot Going On  -son

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