The Conversation

Dear Ghetto Life: There was a time I was swayed by your style and creativeness. You taught me how to dress the part and how to speak your lingo. I sang your songs and learned your dance moves and as far as the opposite sex, I learned how to run game on them too! It took me some time being shy and a fighter of small statue but Jr High-school was prime for a break through. My coaches realized I had potential and the uniform fit me well! Schoolmates looked at me differently and I started to gain some respect and things really heated up when news of a Jamerican (American with Jamaican heritage) had a popping (Popular) house party, where a situation erupted causing 3 sisters to turn against each other (Don't ask) Ghetto living was fine, as long as, my parents didn't mind or knew the details. I discovered concealing box cutters in my kicks (Sneakers) worked well but messing with girls in the wrong neighborhoods was dangerous. If I made it home sometimes it was because I was tough

(Please read the original "The Conversation") After Ben (The believer), finished talking to Freddy who broke down and gave his life to Jesus, another man, named Blister, calls out to Ben; Blister(Bl): Ridiculing says, "Can I ask you a question!" Ben, reluctantly turns towards him and realizes it's another mocker of the faith and was considering ignoring and walking away, but instantly, he felt the  H oly S pirit stirring and urging him to go with confidence and assurance. After Ben walks over, Blister replies: What's up guy, Ben...Is it? Ben: Yes! Do I know you? Bl: No, I overheard you talking to that poor soul... Are you a preacher? Ben: Well! If you mean licensed by man, no! But I am ordained by the F ather, S on & H oly S pirit to do his work. Bl: So you don't have a title and your not getting paid, How's that working for you? Ben: Oh! You don't understand, I'm blessed! Blister Smirks and says: "Really! tell me, what&

To the Intelligent, Creative and Unique: Are we accurate and truthful to be called Americans of the land of the bold, honorable and free! If we really all look in the mirror do we like what we see or are we chasing after happiness and freedom. Let me reason with you with a series of questions, for you alone to answer! a) What does an American look like? b) When your adversary tells you that you are ugly, worthless and a failure, do you believe him/her? c) Are you disgusted when a teammate or classmate falls short and causes you to fail? d) Are you aggravated or aggressive during a presidential election year? e) If majority of the politicians elected, lie & steal, does that make you a liar & a thief? f) Does the leaders of America reflect the people of America, status, ideals & creativity? g) If your father is a Republican and your mother is a Democrat, which way do you vote! h) Do you feel America is divided and if so, could you explain

The freedoms we have in America are still the greatest reason why this country is so great! And the ability to change for improvement to enlighten the face of this country is amazing! I heard many opinions about the recent shootings in America and all are valid because it’s from each person’s perspective, so let me share mine. If a person has never been racially profiled, discriminated against or called the “N” word then that person can’t know the fears and humiliation that follows these actions of hate, he/she can’t have the right perspective, the same if a person has never lived in the ghetto or projects or experienced a major crime against him/her.  I grow up with all of this surrounding me and I can tell you the rules are very different than most. If you didn’t dress the part you were rejected, if you didn’t stand up for yours or knew the right people, you were weak and constantly bullied. The law enforcement was the enemy, neighborhoods looked out for each other and snitches we