New Blog Site

If you are subscribed to this blog I need your support on a new one.  I recently started a group blog comprised of 2 guys and 2 girls.  This is a mars vs venus type blog.  I will be shutting down this blog so please sneak over to http://www.ifiruled2011.wordpress.com/ to keep up with what I have to say. 

Promise you won't be disappointed.  There will also be opportunities for guest bloggers so if you are interested, inbox me at mahoganyexp@yahoo.com. 

I know it's not Poetic Fridays but since I haven't shared with you all in a while......

Crossroads

Feeling like my angel forgot how to fly

Yet the devil still sits on my shoulder

Whispering about the pot of gold at the ends of the rainbow

Never revealing the cost of that fortune is my soul



Behind me ; a past I’m trying hard to forget

To the left ; misery and hurt

On my right; missed opportunities and regret

Moving forward; path obstructed with uncertainty



Internal compass malfunctioned

Pointing south rather than due north

GPS claims I’ve reached my destination

But my journey wasn’t supposed to end in barren land



Two roads intersect

Dr.Jekyll meet Mr.Hyde

Regardless of the path I choose

I still end up on the losing side





Rose colored glasses blinding me

Indecision binding me

Loneliness sets in on expeditions forged alone



Crying out to God…..

What am I to do?

Where am I to go?

He said, Child, the only thing impeding your journey is………

you!



Revelations beget my Genesis

Adding the book of me

Knowing it was he who carried me

Forging a trail to become the storyteller of my own destiny

"If I Ruled the World" Blogger Opportunity

Greetings All,

I know it's been a minute.  I have been focusing on my writing group and completing our collection.  Oh yeah, by the way, it's all done.  You can purchase a copy of Soulful Expression by The Mahogany Experience Writing group at http://www.lulu.com/.

On to the purpose of this post today..........
I'm looking for 2 men to participate in a Venus v/s Mars type blog.  Got your attention?  See details below:


Blogsite title: If I Ruled the World
( Yes, we will be playing that Nas and Lauryn Hill joint in as the intro! lol)

Contributors: 2 Men and 2 Women

Mission: What we hope to accomplish is an open dialogue between men and women about relationships, sex, family, money, book reviews and the everyday issues that affect the African American communities with a lot of truth and a good amount of humor from both sides of the gender pool.

Expectations:
To start, each person is expected to contribute  2 blogs per week. One blog can be around anything you like, the other has to be in conjunction with a group member of the opposite sex to keep with the Venus v/s Mars theme. There is no censorship. Freedom of speech is exercised completely on this blog. Let’s just remain respectful and tactful. Feel free to post what you want, when you want.

Each person is expected to promote the blog using any available social media outlets or other connections. I will create a facebook and twitter account for the blogsite for further promotion. Each person will have access to the social media sites to post as you please.


What do you get out of this endeavor:
Opportunity for self expression and exposure to start. No compensation at this time but if you know me, you know I think big and with the right number of loyal followers and advertisement in the future, you never know what could happen.

If you  are interested in being a part of this opportunity or if you know of a man that may be interested, please have them email me at mahoganyexp@yahoo.com and copy johnniqueharris@yahoo.com.


Until next time,

Brighter Future

Cocked and Loaded for 2011

Over the last few days as I browsed several social networking sites as well as in general conversation, all I kept hearing was how people were so ready for 2010 to end because it was filled with heartache and pain. People were so looking forward to the start of a new year and all the hope it would bring.

Now being who I am, I started to wonder if these people realized that in 2011 there were still: 12 months, 365 days, 7 days a week and 24 hours in a day! I say that to say, what the hell is the difference between what you did or didn’t do last year and what you think will happen this year.
While I can sympathize with some of the things that might of happened to people throughout 2010, I hope they understand that 2011 won’t make them exempt from the same SHIT.

A new year doesn’t automatically mean a new attitude.
A new year doesn’t mean that whatever problems you faced today will not exist tomorrow.
A new year doesn’t mean that all the people you felt did you wrong in 2010 will apologize and kiss your behind for 2011.
A new year doesn’t mean that the 30 pounds you’ve been trying to lose for the past year will miraculously melt away at the stroke of midnight.

So much of life and the obstacles it tends to bring is about how we react to it.  I've learned that no matter how bad things may be, there are always lessons and blessings in each trail. I also know that although things may seem to come at us from all different directions, if we would just choose to be hopeful and optimistic about tomorrow, the battle doesn't last as long.

2010 was a good year for me, I’m just praying that 2011 and the years to come will be filled with more happy days than sad, more money saved than spent, and more love gained than lost.

So here’s my challenge: Stop looking forward to the end of a year to make changes for the new one. Every day that you are blessed to open your eyes is a new opportunity to make a change. Take the necessary steps each day to fulfill your dreams, live abundantly, and make a difference!

Not one to make New Year’s resolutions but I am one to set goals. I’ve already listed the things that I plan to accomplish in the coming year! Have you?

As for me, I'm cocked and loaded; determination and a will to secure a future for my son and myself are my ammunition.

Let’s Go~