The Bee Hive
The Honey The Money The Sting
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The allure of people who maintain and support this world is extremely vulnerable to the young and seemingly innocent. Early on I was drawn to this quasi illusive image of freedom and spontaneity in the same way that the bees are drawn to the sweet nectar of a mid-summers blossoming flowers. This illegal, yet vibrant lifestyle encompasses a kaleidoscope of various cultures, races, and geographies; and yet it has a peculiar and dominant attraction to the poor regardless of age or race. Perhaps this is so because the poor feed off of dreaming about the possibilities of a life free of poverty and strife. Another reason may well be the emphasized reality of street life; which is about survival of the strongest and the fit, and a realized ambition towards glory, fame and a legendary reputation.
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I was a poor black boy of twelve years old living amongst a thriving northeastern city while trying to co-exist within a few short blocks away from a predominantly black underworlds primal nesting grounds. I made it my daily routine habit to spy on, imagine and visit this bustling scene day or night, whenever it was possible. As fate would have it, an oddly and seemingly majestic slice of real estate was carved out between the old railroad tracks and the cities original industrial zone. This man-made haven was also the divide between the black and white neighborhoods. And oddly enough it featured the typical kinds of establishments found throughout most Northern communities. The hub of this neighborhood featured grocery stores, various kinds of restaurants, hair salons, a few liquor stores, two bars, the local and store front churches, and one very spectacular jazz and super nightclub. The local residents and police referred to this oasis of debauchery as the hustler’s hold; but those who staked it out as their daily heartbeat of frolic, lust, money and sin; they affectionately labeled it “The Bee Hive.”
About the Author
Ihsan A. Rajab is a former Architectural Design Instructor and chess coach. This is his second book; the first entitled; “This Son also Rises in The West” in 2011. This book is his first fictional novel and takes an insight into human drama and a searching for answers about how to make effective changes in a world that rejects change. It is the world of graft, corruption and sinful activities, and although money is the primary focus of these activities our main character develops a plan for change that ultimately changes his life. It’s a chess match and checkmate determines the winner.