C.R. Hughes

Joined February 2019

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I write things sometimes. Tips are always appreciated.

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Colors of Liberty
Red A nation birthed from the desire to be free The color of pale men who didn't belong in the African sun The blood spilled to preserve an identity untouched by a new world
By C.R. Hughes4 years ago in Poets
The Trial
The trial of Calvin Jamison was all anyone was talking about those days. It was as if he had just killed his best friend the day before but in reality, it had been almost a year.
By C.R. Hughes4 years ago in Fiction
The Spider and The String
Kids are often credited with being the most imaginative beings on the planet, but I've learned that parents can be just as creative as well. For centuries and possibly millennia, parents have made up bedtime stories to not only send kids off to dreamland, but also to teach them valuable lessons. During the early 2000s, my mom was one of those parents who filled my childhood head with stories and sparked my love for storytelling.
By C.R. Hughes5 years ago in Families
Stories By LGBTQIA+ Vocal Creators & The Perfect Songs To Go With Them. Top Story - June 2021.
Every time a new challenge is announced on Vocal that interests me, I jump at the chance to enter. That's the logical thing to do, right? And the most recent challenge that asked Vocal+ members to create a Pride Playlist seemed right up my alley considering that my playlists are full of songs by LGBTQIA+ artists. So I did what anyone would do in that moment and submitted my entry.
By C.R. Hughes5 years ago in Pride
D.C. in July
Does July beckon to dreamers at night? Do trains only keep explorers waiting? Standing still in thick air and soft moonlight,
By C.R. Hughes5 years ago in Poets
A Mother's Love in Her Mother Tongue
“If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his own language, that goes to his heart.” ‒Nelson Mandela
By C.R. Hughes5 years ago in Families
Rain
The pitter patter of rain on my window reminded me of you Lazy afternoons in bed and movies that watched us Turning the radio down to see through blurred windshields
By C.R. Hughes5 years ago in Poets
Things I’ve Had To Tell My Black Nephew While Taking a Walk
“Don’t move your arms so much.” “Don’t stop there.” “Don’t walk so far ahead of me.” “Don’t make eye contact with that man.”
By C.R. Hughes5 years ago in Humans
Color Me Alive
I watched the world burn in a blaze of fiery red Hatred smoldering against a pitch black sky of smoke Harsh on the eyes and harsh on the heart.
By C.R. Hughes5 years ago in Poets
90s Fashion Would Make Harry Potter So Much Better. Top Story - May 2021.
Back in January, the internet was abuzz with rumors about a Harry Potter TV series that was allegedly supposed to be released on HBO Max. As a potterhead myself, I couldn't contain my excitement and started imagining how much more accurate a TV series could be than the movies. But it also got me thinking how much more accurate the books could have been.
By C.R. Hughes5 years ago in Geeks
Sorting "The Voice" Coaches/Judges Into Hogwarts Houses. Top Story - April 2021.
2021 is a big year for The Voice as it celebrates its twentieth season on TV and its tenth year in existence. Since its inception in 2011, it has brought many memorable moments to households all across the U.S. As a singing competition show, it's always fun to watch the performances and hear the contestants' stories and maybe even play along by building our own virtual teams using the Voice app. But the thing that has made the show last as long as it has, isn't just the amazing new talents that are discovered, but also the banter and friendly competition between the celebrity coaches. And this season, the commentary and arguments from the judges' panel have been even more entertaining than usual.
By C.R. Hughes5 years ago in Geeks
If You Like This Kind of Music, Then These Musical Movies are For You
In my opinion, musicals are the greatest kinds of movies. They're great because they're like two-in-one entertainment. You get to watch a movie while also singing or dancing along to some great music. Win-win. But not everyone likes musicals. For many people, they find them to be cheesy, but to that I say, those people probably just haven't found the right one. Because musicals can span so many different genres both from a film standpoint and a musical standpoint, there is definitely a musical for everyone. And today, I'm going to help you find yours.
By C.R. Hughes5 years ago in Geeks