A Poet's Loaded Gun - Hardcover

by Andrew Young (Author)

Raised under the streetlights of the American Midwest, TheHoodPoet writes from a place many speak about, but few truly understand. 'A Poet's Loaded Gun' is a raw and reflective collection of poetry pieces that confront the psychological weight of history, the realities of street life, newfound spirituality, and the journey towards personal redemption.

Throughout unfiltered lines, the author explores the lingering shadows of oppression, the violence and instability of growing up in the hood, and the internal battles that shape a young man finding his way. The pieces move between accountability, anger, memories, awakenings, identity, power, and survival in modern America.

This collection is not only about struggle, but rather transformation and perseverance. After many years of degeneracy the author turns inward, embracing faith, discipline, and fatherhood.