Category: wounds
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What is Your Why?
Nothing great is achieved until you step outside your comfort zone. It was a painful and shameful experience being a four time loser. Her unsettling gesture of disapproval. The needless suffering of children… Another fatherless household. Years ago, while living in New York and thinking I was a man when in reality I was functioning like…
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When Love Loses Its Meaning
Healing is revealing You went in with your heart all wide open with an understanding that love is on the other side of the fence. You then became frustrated, vulnerable and mad as hell. You hold wilted flowers in one hand and toss your Starbucks coffee onto the sidewalk with the other. You slowly walked through…
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Students Of Poverty
The slave (working stiff) is foolish when he tries to be just like his master (employer). The objective is to change the game. Where there’s no vision the people will perish. Companies and corporations are tapping into our youth’s vision, energy and resources then use it to their advantage and financial gain. This is how they stay…
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Her Guy, On The Side
When a woman selects a man to be her side guy, to do side shyt… He fails to embrace the sideness of her offering by catchin feelings about his position. Her Guy, On The Side (1:00pm driving and his boy wants to get a bite to eat) Maynard: Are you sure you got it together? You’re…
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Ebola: The Definition of A Patent
The Definition of A Patent: “To control something” or it’s “your intention to make a profit” so that nobody else can use what you’ve invented. Patent # – CA2741523A1 http://www.google.com/patents/CA2741523A1?cl=en Harlem, Heaven is at the foot of Mother…
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Cold Feet?
Some women are so hurt and disappointed with men they’ll remember to close their hearts but forget and keep their legs open. Look homie you just phucked up so now it’s time to hustle, hit the boards and rebound after a missed shot. Whenever you find yourself in the hot seat, paint a picture for…
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His Cellie
(11:45pm) The phone rings and as he makes his way out of the bedroom and enters the kitchen for a little more privacy and discreteness. Him: Baby you know I can’t wait until I get my car. The phuckin bus broke down and I’m almost home. Just so you know, I hate public transportation. Her: …
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His Hidden Agenda
Real talk baby gurl, he’s gay and it’s better to get over it now instead of crying about it later. He has gay tendencies. For the record, I don’t have any problem with the homosexual community. I don’t care if you’re gay, bi-curious, straight or just straight up different. If it works for you I’m…
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Foolish Thinking
Some situations are not meant for you to change. Some situations are meant to change you. Neva eva chase after anyone that’s not chasing after you. Knowing your worth is most important. Don’t cry ova someone/something that doesn’t belong to you. They’ll never know the true value of your tears. Never hold on to anyone…
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Dear God…
Dear God What have you placed in my hands? Please help me understand why I am the way that I am. I have so much room for improvement. I’m in desperate need to have you close to me… Why am I a horrible father? Why was I a horrible husband? Why am I a poor…
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A Labor Day Salute – Samson Styles
On this day we take the time to recognize greatness and salute a man, a father, a husband, a grandfather and a friend to many. This incredible Brutha put in more than his share of work and is long overdue for this acknowledgement. Walk with me… To know the man one must embrace his story.…
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The Secret
After 11 years and experienced a failed marriage, I asked a woman who has been married for well over 50 years one simple question. “What is the secret to a successful marriage”? The woman looked at me, smiled and said “Laughter and being hard of hearing”. Food for thought. Grab a plate. Then relate. Harlem,…
Harlem Inner City Blues: Random Thoughts 