SOME OF US

When some of us cant see negative things or people coming it's because our eyes are wide shut
Then when we can't explain why things went wrong for us, we tend to chalk it up as bad luck
The truth of the matter is many of us see daylight even if the sun has set and we can see the stars at night 
That's a clear indication that we are living in the past so the future will never be right or bright
Instead, we need only concentrate on the here and now while using the past as a source of motivation when things seem hopeless
We must never be ashamed of where we came from but we must use those memories as a tool to help us remain focused
So when negativity begins to make the sounds that will undoubtedly cause us to make an unplanned detour, We should turn a deaf ear
I really don't mind seeing negativity as long as its through a mirror and its positively a reflection of the rear.

ALCOHOLISM INCOGNITO

ALCOHOLISM INCOGNITO

I often wonder what makes people drink alcohol as much as some people do. I mean some people drink it to the point where it directly impairs their ability to become or remain product members of society.

I have also noticed that some of those same people also lose their sense of hearing. Or so it seems. I say that because a lot of people seem to speak louder than usual after just a few alcoholic beverages. Perhaps the Food and Drug Administration should demand that the manufactures of those beverages put that warning on the label.

Loud talking is a form of noise. Since noise is a form of pollution, I believe in its most disturbing form (consistently above 85 decibels) it is and should be considered illegal. I really believe that in some cases the loud ramblings of someone under the influence of an alcoholic beverage should be considered illegal and should be dealt with accordingly.

I realize it is likely that others don’t share this sentiment. Fortunately, I live in a free society, thereby giving me the right to voice my opinion. Unfortunately, that same society allows people to legally sell mind-altering substances, which lead to the behavior described in the paragraphs above.

When will it end? How much longer will we have to endure the behavior of these people who are alcoholic’s incognito? How much longer???

GOSSIPING…DOES IT HELP OR HURT?

People who decide to spend time gossiping about others who are living their lives as they see fit, usually don’t have the courage to do the same. Instead, they choose to spend their free time criticizing and judging others.

If you are among those who like to gossip, perhaps you should ask yourself the following questions:

1. Am I where I want to be in life?
2. Is the time I spend gossiping conducive to me realizing my potential?
3. Is the potential damage that can occur with gossiping worth it?
4. Have I prospered in any way, shape or form since I began gossiping?
5. Is the fact that I choose to gossip directly responsible for me not improving my lifestyle?

If we spend our time gossiping then the questions above if answered honestly may accomplish what they are intended to do. That is simply to provoke thought that will hopefully lead to a positive change in the way we spend our free time.

IN HER MIND SHE IS ASKING

In her mind she is asking, who do I think I am? The answer is simple. I am,

Someone who will be with you through your ups and downs when no one else is around

Yeah, I be that man 

Someone who'll encourage your wildest desires and still be the voice of reason whenever it's required 

Yeah, I be that man

Someone who makes it possible for you to smile through your tears while facing all your fears

Yeah, I be that man

Someone who will remind you of your spiritual side through life's bumpy rides 

Yeah, I be that man

Someone who respects your competitive spirit when a lesser man may fear it

Yeah, I be that man

Someone who'll caress you just right at night and hold you till the morning light

Yeah, I be that man

Someone who was attracted to you from the start and always has your best interest at heart

Yeah, I be that man

Someone who can see and appreciate your good intentions because I care enough to pay attention 

Yeah, I be that man

Someone who is willing and capable of giving you that sexual healing when your body yearns for that feeling

Yeah, I be that man

Someone you know you can trust when confidentiality is a must

Yeah, I be that man

Yeah, I be that man

Yeah, I be that man

Any Questions???

APOLOGY UNACKNOWLEDGED

When you ask a person who at one point said they really cared about you for forgiveness and they choose to ignore your apology, it is because they have forgotten they too have needed to ask for forgiveness at one point or another. That fact combined with the reality that they may have never cared for you in the first place actually makes their unwillingness to forgive you almost predictable................Perhaps that person has an insatiable desire to have someone beg for their forgiveness. The truth is, I have a better chance of winning Lotto twice on one drawing!!!....... Yeah, I know. IT AIN'T GONNA HAPPEN!!!!!

When My Mother Died

                                    When My Mother Died

I cried inside when my mother died

I thought she’d always be with me but to myself I lied

I now know I was wrong for my mother has passed on

Now there are just plenty of wishes as I reminisce about times that are forever gone

I can remember the sincerity in her face

As she told me I was her saving grace

She told me to always search for happiness and to be sure to protect it

She taught me the definition of unconditional love and to always respect it

I’d give anything to have her wake me singing rise & shine again

Or to have her warn me about people I thought were my friends

As she demonstrated a strong belief in faith and she was always courageous

Since I now try to emulate some of her ways, I’d say it was contagious

Although I thank God for the memories, I wish we could create more

Am I needy or just greedy? I am not really sure

Am I needy because I feel lost without mom’s guiding hand?

Or am I greedy because I want her to continue teaching me to be a good man?

I always considered a conversation with mom to be somewhat of lesson

That is why I feel that when I was born to my mother that it was truly my first blessing

These are just a few reasons why

I cried inside when my mother died.

Written by

Emerson Welch

July 31, 2005

Argument At The Chinese Restaurant

Argument At The

 Chinese Restaurant

Just the other day I was walking past a Chinese restaurant. You know the take-out place, which seems to find a home in every urban neighborhood throughout America. I was hungry after a hard days work so I decided to buy dinner rather than cook.

As I waited in line to place my order, I heard the man in front of me try to place his order. When the lady behind the counter couldn’t understand what the man wanted to order, he became very hostile towards the woman. He actually cursed her out. Although I have witnessed plenty of arguments, I’ve never seen anything quite like this. I mean he repeatedly told the lady how stupid he thought she was and continued to curse at her even after he paid for and received the food he ordered.

After I placed my order I remember thinking this guy continued to question the intelligence by calling her stupid simply because she didn’t speak or understand English as well as he thought she should. The fact of the matter is he really doesn’t have a great command of the English language either. That would explain his inability to express himself without the use of profanity.

I also think the fact that he chose to verbally abuse a lady by calling her stupid when she is about to prepare food for him really shows who is stupid. It is not only stupid, it is down right dangerous.