You: A Poem by Krystal E. Ellis

In response to your pain
I call out your name
Waiting... patiently
hoping you feelin' the same

People to blame

For tryin' to keep us apart
the key to my heart
you hold
so now my lovin' can start

Yet it's hard

'cause there's some love that i must throw away
These words that i say
are the feelings that i feel everyday

But i may

Destroy myself for trying to mess with you
'cause i can't stop you from tryna do the things you wanna do
these words that i say are true
look at me from a different view
I open up my eyes wide so that you can see you are my boo

I open up my legs too

The lust i feel is something new
all these sexual sounds got me feelin'
like we in a zoo

Realization comes to mind
as i feel you deep inside
hope we don't get no family ties
you climax and then i sigh...

As i rise

Gays & Love: A piece by Chase Manhattan

Hello Young World... Sike naw ! 

Fuck is up!!! First let me say, this post will offend sum and enlighten others. My bestie Krystal asked me to speak on gays and love. I honestly don't get it, but as she told me I keep it 210% real. And I do ALL THE TIME!!! 


 Soo we are here today to discuss Gays (homosexuals, lesbians, transgendered etc.) and Love. My personal view on this is, depending on what type of gay you are ( refer back to the previous sentence), monogamy might work for you. I personally think that gay men can't be monogamous, because we are dogs. I have seen some successful couples do their thing. But, for every one good couple, there are seven bad. For instance, ( I'm telling this as i inhale a newport) today I met up with this dude who BY FAR just wanted sex, but I was cool with that ( I'm single by the way). He asked me to his villa, I obliged, and when I got there ( it smelled like fresh fried chicken amongst other things) we had small talk, a drink, and then we went on to the deed....... So when we conclude, he starts rambling on about him and his boyfriend and the fight they had. I gagged a lil bit, because I THOUGHT going into the situation, that all parties were, in fact, single. Shame on me right? Sad that I found out the TRUE T after the fact. So I say all of that to say this: Is it possible for gay men (because that's what I am)  to have and maintain a stable relationship?


Well, I hope so, because at some point in life that is what I wish to strive for. And although most gays think that after a few drinks, a night of hot sex, and sum coffee, we instantly have a relationship, I don't think like that ( sex first, and if it was good, maybe coffee). It's 2009, we have a black president; I really think anything is possible, even gay love. 


I got this crush ... next post .....


Chase Manhattan
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Mischievous-radio 

Give it 100%: Ingredients of a Relationship

"I wanna give you... all my love... even if I don't have... all your trust....... "

                                                                                     --Ryan Leslie


Specific to the topic of love, a relationship is a connection between two people having romantic dealings with each other. This is a generality I think that we can all agree on. But what exactly are relationships built on??? What are the ingredients used to form a relationship, to keep it going, and to grow & prosper within it??? And once you figure out what ingredients to use to mix a relationship together, how much if it do you put in, and how long do you let it bake???

A couple of my writers have already touched on a few essential ingredients needed to form a relationship: Attention, Communication, and Creativity. Amongst those are a few other important ingredients that need to be thrown in: Trust... Selflessness... Understanding... Care... & Patience. THESE qualities are what build a strong foundation for ANY relationship. Yes, there's sex & attraction, desire &  temptation, and all of those other beautiful feelings that come when another person ignites that fire in your body. But I'm talking long-term, I'm talking about when you can't screw your way out of a fight, or when that fire you felt when you first met simmers. Because when the Sensuality & Sexuality of a relationship fades, it is those basic qualities that you have to fall back on. When the hard times come, it's qualities such as trust & communication that keep you afloat. When you think you can't take anymore, it's patience & understanding that will keep you together. When your own happiness is no longer the most important thing in your life, it's the selflessness in your relationship that will pull you closer.

Just as important as the ingredients that you put into a relationship, are the amounts that you use, and that should ALWAYS BE 100%, no exceptions. Whether things are good or bad, you should always give your all, because at the end of the day, the satisfaction of knowing that you did all you could do is enough to get you through. Sure, things can get hard, and qualities like trust & understanding are really hard to give 100% of, but you owe it to both your partner and yourself to GIVE IT YOUR ALL!!! A relationship is about sacrifice and collaboration, and if both parties are not giving it their all, if they're giving 85% here & 20% there, then why be in it??? I'm sure you've all been told all your life that to truly succeed at something, you have to put your heart, tears, strength, sweat, and time into it, 100%.


So here's my recipe for a relationship:

Ingredients:
100% Communication
100% Understanding
100% Attention
100% Creativity
100% Trust
100% Care
100% Selflessness
100% Patience

Directions:
Combine all ingredients into you & your partners life, and incorporate them into all aspects of your relationship. Use when you're tired, use when you disagree, use when you're having fun, and use when you just want to show that that you care. Don't be afraid to get hurt, don't be afraid to mess up, don't be afraid to cry, don't be afraid to fight, don't be afraid to love, & don't be afraid to give. Use 100% of all ingredients, because they were proven for success. Make a promise to yourself, and to your partner, that you will keep persevering until you both decide that it's time for the kitchen to close. And most importantly, HAVE FUN, because love is beautiful.

Bake time: 
Infinite!!! Continue to prosper for as long as you possibly can. Cherish the good times, and learn from the bad. Don't give up and don't give in. And remember, this is the one thing that gets better the longer you let it bake.

Xoxo,
Krystal E. Ellis

Keeping It Fresh: A Piece by Jae W. Jones

Ok, so as I talk to my friends and co-workers, roam the streets of DC, MD & VA (DMV) & go on social networks, I constantly hear both males & females stating that there relationship is going STALE. I am writing this blog to give you tips, ideas & suggestions to "KEEPING YOUR RELATIONSHIP FRESH."

    Let me start off by saying if you haven’t been in a relationship at least 1yr, this may not apply to you yet, but you can still gain some knowledge lol. After conducting a street survey, I realized a lot of breakups seem to happen within a 1-3 year period, because relationships go stale, they become predictable, boring, they lose fire etc. Keeping a relationship fresh is pretty hard work, I must admit. I am currently in a 3yr relationship & I have done things I would never have imagined I’d do, but when you LOVE someone, you should be able & WILLING to take that extra step.

   The key to KEEPING YOUR RELATIONSHIP FRESH is CREATIVITY! Before you can begin the creativity process, you must first discuss with your partner the reasons why you feel ya’lls relationship is stale. Remember, keep an open mind & just listen. Once you have gathered all the facts, that’s when you begin the creativity process!

For example, if your relationship has lost its fun factor because your careers have taken over, here are some suggestions to help: Go back to the basics and remember all the FUN things you did when you were dating or when you first began the relationship. If money is tight, try doing fun things like putt-putt golfing, bowling, taking walks in the parks, carnivals, county fairs, playing board games, playing a sport of choice etc. If money is right & you can afford to spend, try going on a dinner cruise, going to a play or concert, going to a resort near you, or taking a vacation somewhere nice, etc. 

Remember, when being creative you don’t have do something huge, or something that’s going to break your pockets. Do something that financially fits you. Small events are just as nice as big events.

    And if you’re having Sexual/Bedroom Issues you can still be Creative & go out of the box! I’m not going to comment on the topic right now, ya’ll just have to keep checking in. Remember to "KEEP IT FRESH" you have to be CREATIVE!

Jae W. Jones aka Voice of the Streets