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Ambitious Men (A Poem for the Hims, Part Two)
This poem is for all the men out here gettin’ it.
Hustles are legit. Not on the block kickin’ it
See, we wanna know your goals and what you aspire to be
Not what you’ve been stereotyped by society
This is for the step dads raising someone else’s kids
I know its providing for another man’s child that isn’t by right his
We appreciate you brotha, steering him in the right direction.
Cause when grows up and looks in the mirror, he’ll see your reflection.
This is for the young hustla’ who’s made a mistake or two,
Yet trying to turn his life around, our hats go off to you.
Hard times can make a man realize the error in his ways
Behind those bars made life seem long and made him count his days
But you’re out here tryna get it, but I’m not talkin’ ‘bout ‘round the way
So to the WorkSource you’re bright and early each and every day.
This is for the college grad still looking for a job
Graduated with a prestigious degree, yet still living with your mom
Hold your head up brotha and stay on the grind
Trust God. He’ll come through in the nick of time
There is no glory in giving up when the ish ain’t right
Keep this one thing in mind…Rome wasn’t build in one night
Get up each morning, get dressed for work and never forget to pray.
And walk into each door with faith believing there you’ll stay.
This is for the buff brotha always hyped in the gym
We LOVE your type, yes indeed, we’re continually looking for them
Everyday we see you there, doing what you do
Your body is a temple and us black women respect you
We adore the men with a nice body and a masculine physique
With swag on point your physical appearance is so sleek
Sweating daily for some hours on the iron grind
Mmmm hmmm, My God, we thank you for making them so fine!
This is for the lovers, who treat their women right
Who come home to only one woman every single night
Sends flowers, cards and candy just to show his love
He’s strong as hell but when he’s with her he’s gentle as a dove
He doesn’t fight her, cuss or degrade her
His main purpose in life is to elevate her
Cause he’s her King and She’s his Queen, together they shall rule
She’s too precious in his eyes to be treated as a garden tool
And this is for the educated brother, the doctor and CEO
The Wall Street broker, the teacher, the lawyer and the football coach
You all are the epitome of what we want our sons to grow up and be
The type of men not thuggin’ but making history
The role model, mentor and presidential kind of men
The kind of men that stick around and are not locked up in the pen
The preachers, accountants and environmentalist
The philosophers, politicians and even philanthropists
See, you help our world to balance and rotate perfectly
And just being in the midst of you is a simple pleasantry
This is not for the one’s who aren’t out here trying
The kind that jump from bed to bed and leave their babies crying
This is for the black men that accepts his responsibility
That insists and proves his children will never be raised in poverty
He takes time with them daily, teaching them how to pray
He makes sure to discipline his son while showing him the way
For he’s been in his shoes and he knows what lies ahead
And he won’t tolerate the thought of his son ending up dead
His daughter won’t grow up without love and respect for herself
Cause in her heart will always be his love on the top shelf
This is for the provider, not the thief or the roach
This is for ALL the black men taking on life with a forceful approach
Ambitious men, we see you and we promise to hold you down
Just keep up the good work and vow to stick around
Breed men like you…so moral, so faithful and so true
Ambitious men we salute you for ALL that you do!
A PJenks Original ©
Written 11-3-11
The Letter…
I heard you’re doing good.
That’s great! I’m doing better!
I kinda felt the need to write you this letter.
See, I actually doubted myself and thought, without you, I wouldn’t make it
And for days these tears streamed down and the pain I couldn’t take it.
I went through endless hurt, desperation and anxiety
Couldn’t begin to express all the feelings that were inside of me
Lost weight, gained it back, started eating to cope
With the thought of you and me still being my last hope.
Yes, you apologized and made excuses like I knew you would do.
Told me how bad you felt and proclaimed that this situation had you blue
Then you moved around, met another and you are an item now
You left me all alone with my insecurities wondering, “HOW?”
You see, I gave you me…all of me. That’s all I could…
With hopes you’d never give me back, thought it was understood…
But there I was alone and a voice began to speak…
It hit me like a boxer getting knocked out in a boxing ring
I had an epiphany, an awakening it seemed
It was God residing in me saying, “I am all that you need”
The nights I cried it was He who held me close
I sought his word and I found out that He’d never let me go
The more I prayed and read His word I continually heard Him say,
“Seek after my word, abide in me and I will brighten your days”
I took back the energy I had placed in you and placed it back in God
His word is true. He’ll never leave nor forsake me against all kind of odds
I’ve grown so much found the beauty in me and grown into a Queen
I’ve surpassed some obstacles, faced some challenges and am fulfilling my dreams
He’s been so good and even through the rough times of this summer
I still ate, had all I needed because He wouldn’t let me slip under.
And yes I still have growing to do and now I’m walking daily in his word
And now trusting in him is not unheard
I admit, for a moment I was a bit envious of what it is you’ve found
And in the fact that what I lost, someone else now had a round
But I heard that “God will never give you something somebody else is supposed to have”
So I know now that the title of “someone else” wasn’t up for me to grab
I accept what God is doing in my life
He’s preparing my life for everything that in His sight, is right
I’m much better because of all we went through
So I’ll take these last moments to just thank you.
This letter was not meant to bash you and trash you
Nor was it meant to devalue you
This letter was me speaking life back into myself
It’s me taking hold of my own wellbeing and health.
It’s my liberation and closure and dependence upon the Jesus
It’s my one step closer to me inheriting His Kingdom
You see the love I gave to you is no longer up for keeps
I’ve taken it back, wrapped it in His word and I’m keeping it within reach.
Thank you for releasing me and giving me wings to fly
And now, with God’s help, I’m heading towards the skies.
I have goals and aspirations that were once shadowed by you
I’m at a place in my life where the only thing that matter is making my dreams come true
I’m fierce, fearless, God fearing and a super kinda girl
You were one of the few lucky ones that I let get invited to my world.
My world is not closed its open and I exude transparency
In hopes that the next one will see all that’s inside of me
I’m glad you’re good… I’m glad you’re fine
Just had to take a bit of time
To free myself of the thoughts of you in which once my mind was occupied
I’m focused on the things ahead, on God, and on things which once were denied
Made some changes to myself, situations and my surroundings and I’m enjoying me
Loving me, treating me right, I manifesting my own destiny
Taking time to appreciate my inner and outer beauty each and every day
And thanking God for this chapter in my life that I finally close today
In your prayers I hope I’ll stay and forever you’ll stay in mine
And for you taking that time to read this I am much obliged ….
I keep it to remind myself of where I came from, where I’ve been and where I’m headed….God is good…. Indeed
PRAY… BELIEVE… DONT WORRY…
Mark 11:22-24 NASB
And Jesus answered saying to them, “Have faith in God. “Truly I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, ‘Be taken up and cast into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that what he says is going to happen, it will be granted him. “Therefore I say to you, all things for which you pray and ask, believe that you have received them, and they will be granted you.
LORD, WHEN MY FAITH IS DEFICIENT….. INCREASE IT….
Mustard Seed FAITH…..
DONT LET YOUR SETBACKS DIMINISH YOUR FAITH…..
Mustard seed FAITH …..
Mustard Seeds are generally 1 to 2 mm in size. Just think, if we as Christians had that much FAITH in the powers and abilities of God, the dynamic changes He will make in our lives on our behalf.
My prayer:
Lord grant me Faith the size of a MUSTARD SEED. Help me to trust that you’re going to fulfill every promise according to your scriptures. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.
TRUST… BELIEVE… MUSTARD SEED FAITH…
Many people wonder how my hair tends to look fresh (when I do something with it)… My cousin and I have dubbed the way it looks “Original Lustre”… We all love that fresh out the package look…. so here are some of my tips and tricks: Hope it helps!
1) I wear Outre Velvet Remi….. I attempt to swear by it as often as I can. I have learned over the years that the darker the hair color the longer it will last…. that colored hair is overly processed and striped of the natural luster. My advice….choose a hair brand that works for you and that you rely on…. and STICK WITH IT! 2) It is absolutely important that you understand this next point……. REMI HAIR IS NOT MEANT TO HOLD AND MAINTAIN PRODUCT. Meaning I do no use hair products for everyday wear in my hair…. Why is this? REMI hair absorbs the product and films the hair causing it to tangle and matte up…. and folks wonder why their hair tangles in the back. 3) WASH THAT HAIR GIRL!!! If you are going to keep your hair in for a bit….please wash it…. when you wash it use a shampoo without alcohol. I use the pantene pro v knock off from Walmart ice shine because its alcohol free and gets the hair really clean. On my natural hair the first time i mix my Giovanni shampoo and conditioner and hit my roots and rince. I then use the aforementioned shampoo to clean my weave. The key to a good shampoo of the hair is to use a small yet efficient amount to clean the hair and also make sure YOU RINCE EVERYTHING OUT. another tip to THE ORIGINAL LUSTRE is to rinse at least once in cool water. Cool water helps to retain the shine and condition of the hair. 4) DRY IT! Now I usually let my hair air dry for about 2 to 3 hours before I press it. This is to cut down on how much heat I apply to my hair. However I also blow dry it on low or medium heat when im in a time crunch. This helps too… (the pic above is my hair air dried with no products after my wash earlier) 5) Whether im pressing it or curling it I take my time to flat iron it first! with no products just a comb brush and my irons!
You too can get back to that ORIGINAL LUSTRELUSTRE… just follow these steps and consulting with your hair stylist….!!!! ;-)
TRANSPARENCY
I’m Transparent… I give you me unbridled… I give you Princess Beatrice Jenkins at her best and at her worst… I don’t sugarcoat me… I share all emotions happy, sad, angry, mad… When I care about you… you will know because I don’t hide my feelings from you… when I mess up I apologize…because I value you enough to do so… when I love you I give you my all…heart, mind and soul in hope that I’ll receive yours too… When I’m emotional… I don’t hide behind a smile when my heart is hurting because I want to heal… Don’t take a girl like me forgranted… Im rare…. I’m real… I’m human and I show you that through my Transparancy…. I’m a lady….on a journey to womanhood… Living, Loving, Learning…. I’m transparent enough to recognize that as bad as I want something….not even thing is meant to have…. Transparent enough to have once wished to be with you but content in being your friend….Transparent to embrace defeat….accept change and grow…. This is me… can’t you see…. right to my heart and soul…. ME….
THE EPITOME OF MY PERFECT (LIFELONG) MATE….
Since I’m up…thought I’d blog…
I’ve been praying and I realize that the man God intends for me to be with WILL be a few things:
Christian, God-Fearing (able to man over his family) Passionate about life (has desires to go far in life and is expressive about it) Educated (able to intrigue me and be intrigued by me) Goal Oriented(setting and reaching attainable aspirations that we can’t meet together( willing to lead( able to make executive decisions under Gods direction) Willing to love (able to give all and accept all) A good communicator (willing to speakveven when things are bad and to be silent whenvis golden) and Willing to Love Him Some Princess B. Jenkins and to he loved by me too!!! (Self explanatory!)
I believe the rest of those qualities cone with growth, love and PRAYER….
GOD has someone crafted for me that WILL be almost these things and more….
Just my thoughts
