‘Tis The Season

A celebrator of Christmas, I am not.
After a conversation with some folk at the job I told them about the only Christmas I remember.
Under the tree sat three gold wrapped boxes and a couple of red wrapped boxes. 
My cousin crept out of his room and started ruffling through all the presents under the tree. He [...]

B.I.G (Believing In God)

**This post chronicles events that transpired just a week ago**
Sitting here at this computer desk, I am reflecting on some things that have been on my mind as of late. One thing that is clear to me is that God is greater than any joy or pain I can feel in my mind, body, or [...]

No Address, Part 3: I Wish She Never Met You!

Continued from No Address, Part 2:
Don’t you realize who my family is? These are the same folk you used to run the streets with. Come on duke. You and my uncle were tight back in the day. His memory is like an elephants. He never forgets. Don’t you know he has total recall? So don’t [...]

No Address, Part 1: Thoughts About You

I was on the treadmill this morning trying to burn calories, trying to make my heart stronger so I can live longer. I do a lot of thinking on the treadmill. Today I thought about you. I couldn’t help myself. I don’t know why you came to mind. The thought of you crept in my [...]

I Woke Up…

I woke up this morning
Knowing that tomorrow isn’t promised and I am able to experience today.
I walked out my door this morning
After preparing myself for what is a day unknown.
I walked down the stairs this morning
And saw a little girl lost in the haze of marijuana.
I walked to the train station this morning
Knowing that life is precious [...]

The Mask

“The things we conceal under the mask will one day cause us to breakdown, for the mask only covers up the person you really are.” – Dan-Sean Mankind
This post is dedicated to some very good friends of mine. You know who you are… R.I.P Spark
I was once dependant upon this mask I used to wear to [...]

A Man…

Should accept responsibility for his actions-Should set the example for those around him being a positive influence-Should never raise his hands to hurt a woman-Should cry when he feels the need to and know that crying doesn’t make you weak-Should do whatever he can to provide for himself and his family-Should never allow ego to [...]

Free Writing: Haters All Around

Here I have my second attempt at ‘Free Writing.’ Still trying to break the habit of making corrections. I caught myself backspacing twice (still can’t get past the punctuation part though – so it isn’t exactly free). But this is how it works as mentioned on Greg’s Writing Blog:
The rule is simple (see details): Get a timer and [...]

Standing Still:Still Standing

For the past couple of months, I’ve been somewhat at a standstill. Many things were consuming my mind and taking a major toll on me. I was so out of the loop and I didn’t feel like myself. No ambition, no determination, no will and drive to work, eat or do the things I’ve grown [...]

Love: Is It Hard To Come By?

I believe that love is instilled within our hearts from the second we are conceived into our mother’s womb. Depending on how well our mother’s take care of themselves during the pregnancy will reflect on how we come out into the world.
Naturally, as a baby we will be showered with love from family members as [...]

Lost Ones

So while writing a friend of mine, trying to explain why he shouldn’t move out of the “hood” and the merits of staying and making it a home, I had to put myself in his shoes – someone trying to be upwardly mobile, even borderline bougie would obviously believe that the ‘burbs are the promise [...]

Enjoy the Skin You’re In: Nothing Like An Oreo Cookie

With the guidance of mom, I was able to grow up in an environment of diversity. Yes, I stayed in what would be called the hood. The area consisted of the working poor, the bummy poor, and the poor souls that just couldn’t catch a break.
My mother knew better then to allow me to grow [...]

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