Who Am I

In Paying Particular Attention To An African- American Point Of View, 'Who Am I?' Traces Aspects Of One Man'S Experience While Taking Into Account The Types Of Challenges Modern Life Sometimes Includes. I Use A Narrative Style-Of-Consciousness Technique In An Effort To Mirror A Range Of Emotions.From A Relatively Early Age, Elements Such As Addiction, Violence, And Family Separation Seemed To Define My Vision Of The World. In One Instance I Describe An Exchange Of Gunfire That Leaves 'No Survivors' On The Opposing Side. An Encounter With Michelle, Whose Father Owns A Restaurant On The Beach Where She Works, Inspires Various Questions, Especially, 'What Does She Really Want With A Thug Like Me?' Her Influence Seems To Inspire A New Outlook, But Change Appears To Be A Process That Might Take Some Time.'Who Am I' Takes A Generally Candid Look At Modern Relationships, Investigating The Extent To Which A Person Might Be Willing To Go Toward Achieving A Sense Of Identity Or Finding Love. Unfolding As A Series Of Incidents Accompanied By Comment'S On Qualities Relating To Identity, Courage, And Equality. My Contribution Is Designed To Entertain As Well As To Provoke Thought.