Publisher's Synopsis
A Lyrical Life is a book of poetry and short stories that tells one man's story of triumph and defeat in his journey to find the true meaning of love, life, and himself. Russ J Hughes invites you into the most intimate places of his life- his heart, his mind, and soul. Russ's journey starts with a snapshot of passion and motivation lost, then flashes back to childhood innocence and naivety of love. He then brings us to the crossroads of romance and obsession. Mistakes are made. Regrets hang in the air. And his haunting past moves the author toward the slow pathway of recovery. It sends his mind on a climactic explosion: mentally and physically. But all wounds heal with time to grieve. At times he's lost and feels alone. The sweet smell of love has turned stale. Love and life both are lost. But as his wounds heal, Russ realizes his journey was a blessing from a Higher Power, a lesson meant to teach his soul how to truly love. His journey led him to the true meaning of happiness, and an anticipation of what life can bring.
