Thoughts of a Young Black Man

By Alexander E. Sullivan

This book is a collection of creative thoughts from the author’s experiences as a young Black man.
They are all constructed into a place where it might be relatable for the reader.

• Language: English
• Publisher: AuthorHouse
• Release date: Feb 22, 2021
• ISBN: 9781665515917

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© 2021 Alexander E. Sullivan. All rights reserved.

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Published by AuthorHouse 04/22/2021

ISBN: 978-1-6655-1590-0 (sc)

ISBN: 978-1-6655-1591-7 (e)

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Contents

Dedication

Am I

Being Free

Black And Proud

Breaking Up

Buffalo Soldiers

Can You Slow Dance

Computer Time

Fear Not

Friend

Friendship

Grandma

I Would

In Essence

Inspired By Roots

It Is You

Lady In My Dreams

Earning A Living

Mama’s Child

My Heart Reaches For The Sky

My Soul

Stir Up Your Gift

Strong Love

Sunrise

The Poet

The Puzzle

The River

The Winds Of Change

Time

To My Queen

To You

Untitled

Words

Love Is Everything

Ode To Oprah

DEDICATION

This book of poetry is dedicated to my younger self. A young man seeking to discover his purpose in life as he struggled in his journey to manhood. A lost soul who was in a small boat in the middle of an ocean and seemingly no one was