It’s all LOVE

Relic from the past
so I am prone to slander
warrior to the likes of Achilles
conquer like Alexander
A paradox, A rogue
dressed like a doc
The package is a
flash from history
so the future you can see
Not that it is new;
in fact, it is old
reincarnated
so the story
could be retold

Thought I was victim
of the anachronism
Not built for this epoch
it was not my decision
Resurrected like a savior
to provide vision

I’m the avant-garde so I am
not appreciated.
My stature after death
will be elevated.

Only when I die
will my words be
truly read
and
truly heard
Only in death
will life
be breathed
into my words

Right here, hear me well:

Love is all you need
Love is the killer of greed
Love makes you care
Love makes you play fair
Love is absolute and resolute
Love can settle all disputes
Love makes the world spin
Love is what makes you grin
Love allows you to do the right thing
Love is the only thing to the table you need to bring
Love lets you appreciate all the gifts of others
Love lends a hand to lift up your brother
Love can change you from Saul to Paul
Love can catch you when you fall
Love can heal us all
Love can save us all
Love is a secret that should not be kept
Love is the reason why Jesus wept.
Love is why the Buddha comes back
Love loves you that is why she never left
It does not matter how much you say in GOD WE TRUST
Until we love Love the way we she loves us

The BLAQUESMITH

Asque the BLAQUESMITH: Precious Children

ATB pRECIOUS cHILDREN

On Saturday, February 6, 2010, the cast of ATB tackled the serious topic of child abuse and neglect. Unfortunately, co-host Alisa Moutry was not able to join the cast today, but she will be back soon. Alisia is preparing for her part in the production “We are the Drum… We are the Wolrd,” featuring a special tribute to Michael Jackson.”

The show was inspired by the novel Push, which was the impetus for the movie “Precious.” This show focused on the four areas of Abuse and Neglect: Neglect, Physical Abuse, Sexual Abuse, and Emotional Abuse. It also gave out some statistics and facts and some possible ways to help intervene in the event of abuse and/or neglect.

This is a show with a lot of delicate topics, but one that needs to be heard and spread as we try to grow and protect are most delicate and precious resource… our children. The show airs on the Milwaukee Access Channel 96 (and Channel 99-96 on AT&T U-Verse) on Wednesdays at 8:00pm and Saturdays at 11:30am.

If you have any questions, please contact us at askblaquesmith@aol.com.

Next Month’s Topic: The formula for success to make a great school.

The cast of Asque the BLAQUESMITH will continue to work hard to bring you topics that are relevant in a way that is meaningful.

Move but don’t hit

Slander will be silenced if we do not gratify it with injured retorts. I CHING

Wu Wei’s comments
We can spend a lifetime tracking down and defending ourselves against the negative things people say. It is better simply to go on with our own affairs. With nothing to keep the talk alive, it dies for lack of attention. The best defense against slander is to live the life of the superior person, letting our actions and conduct speak for us.

It is our natural reaction, almost reflexive, to counter with a jab when we are jabbed, be it physically or verbally. In the case of verbal insults, it is the higher path to walk away and not return fire for fire. Words can hurt, the old sayin that denies the pain is wrong.

The reason the author tells us not to return these ugly comments is because it creates the path to more destruction. By following a higher path, you show your opponent that words are false or that you refuse to play a petty and unprofitable game. It is the same as putting water on burning wood. Your non-verbal response speaks louder than any verbal rebuttle you could voice. This is not to say that this task is easy, but it is the narrow path that the superior man walks.

Bottom Line: One person can only argue for so long, if they argue alone.

Blessings and Prayers
The BLAQUESMITH

Signing Day

A day of optimism and hopeful possiblities. The first day when we decide what college we are going to attend, or buy or first car, or decide to pledge our love to another in a bond of matrimony. Excitement is in the air and the dream inches near to becoming reality. However, somewhere the rubber meets the road and the truth is reveled. Is it all we thought it would be? Are we disappointed and frustrated by that disappointment? Or does it even exceed what you imagined?

Potential is nothing if it is not maximized. When reaching for goals and the way gets rough, remember the hope and excitement of signing day. When your blessing no longer shines, remember signing day.

Bottom Line: Remember what made the good ole days, the good ole days and if you follow that formula, they never have leave. Only replaced with better times.

Blessings and Prayers
The BLAQUESMITH

INTOUCH

Two bodies share one soul.
You get hit and hurt.
I bruise.
You have a difficult
decision, objectively
I choose.
I look at you and see me
the same face
love unbrakeable
Impossible to separate
even in death we embrace
Together even after the end
Two bodies one soul
not many can comprehend

I swim together,
we reminisce on the past
fast swimmers
I swim fast
we split in half
So tired,
breakfast before I crash
one egg???
then share an egg
you get half
I get half.

The possibilities
for trickery
A helping hand
when things get
slippery
We see things most can’t see
I am my best friend.
My best friend is me.

Dedicted to The BROTHERS
DJD a TP Productions

how charged the punishment with scrolls…

During my lifetime I have dedicated myself to this struggle of the African people. I have fought against white domination, and I have fought against black domination. I have cherised the ideal of a democratic and free society in which all persons live together in harmony with equal opportunities. It is an ideal which I hope to live for and achieve. But if needs be, it is an ideal in which I am prepared to die for.” NELSON MANDELA

Mandela stated these words as he awaited trial to be sentenced in a Souh African courtroom in 1964. He was frustrated that the Universal Declaration of Human Rights were severly being violated in South Africa. He knew, as we know, the will of the people should be the basis of authority for the Government. When the government is unfair, the people have a right to revolt and to reform. Mandela believed in this point so much that he left his family to avoid persecution and arrest. Originally, Mandela had joined the ranks of Gandhi and King, Jr. with a non-violent and peaceful philosophy. However, he later realized that strategy was not the most effective for his land, as his people constituted a majority, a significant majority.

His philosophy was no different than Esther’s in the Bible, nor Patrick Henry’s in Virginia; but, just as effective and uplifting. All people have an end point until where death is an acceptable risk. Just as we understand that Queen Esther, Patrick Henry, and Mandela prevailed we must also know it was with much anguish and fear. However, the greater good of the people of the land gave them an extra measure of courage and strength.

History repeats itself, that is why she is a great teacher. Be prepared, for the next battle; but, don’t join unless you are willing to give your life to the cause. Hirehands don’t serve well as revolutionaries. The key is to remember that you keep your destiny and fate in your hand. I am the master of my fate. I am the captain of my soul. Die with your boots on, beloved.

Bottom Line: INVICTUS
The BLAQUESMITH

Keep on Moving

Understand we live in a dynamic world. Things change constantly, so if even you remain static, only you stay still. Your life can (and will/and does) change instantaneously, if it is positive or negative is heavily dependent upon you.

COMPROMISED

Can you compromise with the uncomprimisable? Never. Never compromise on issues that non-negotiable. However, it is imperative and intelligent to understand that all things will not go your way. And, it is prudent to know the difference between these points.

How do you know the difference? Compromising on issues that should not be compromised on will sit funny on your stomach, will disrupt your sleep, will remove tranquility from your mind, and have you living in a world of regrets, shoulda’s and coulda’s. Proper compromise will leave each party feeling that a greater good was reached without feeling emotionally and mentally raped. Proper compromise will reap fruits of a bountiful harvest as the team spirit will elevate the issue to heights that could not be reached through chaos and dispute.

Bottom Line: Some decisions sit on a continuum, some on a dichotomy. Knowing which is paramount. It is okay to compromise, but do not be compromised. Bend but don’t break. Keep it real don’t fake. Sometimes the water, we must make waves. Sometimes the water, we must not make waves.
Know when to swim and when to stand still.
Blessings and Prayers
The BLAQUESMITH

Reunited

Brethren
The Black American and Haitian
Languages nor water can
distance the blood we share.
I feel your pain
I will show you how much I care

We were both captured and stolen
Your ride was quicker
Your independence was swifter
Ignorance kept us at a distance
Tragedy now brings us closer
Disaster makes you listen
My heart aches for the pain
My eyes clouded with tears
I can barely see
But it could not harm the spirit
Such resilience I see
in Haiti

Earthquakes shake the land
bring buildings down
tear roads in half
It takes many lives
Through the rubble you rise
and sing your sung
Your strength has united the world
You have already won

To the lost souls
We repledge our loyalty
We will see you through
We are family
Our hearts will not forget
There is a lasting legacy
a testament to the courage and strength
A testament to your resiliency

Hold my hand
lean on me
Destiny seperated us
so for this moment
you could lean on me

The richest next to the poorest
we betrayed you, misunderstood
Misunderstandings, now it is understood
Reunited and it feels so good.

Dedicated to all my family in Haiti
Ramel Smith aka The BLAQUESMITH

TRUE

Keep it Real! What really does that term mean? Originally, it was used for one to remain true to himself (or herself) despite sudden positive changes (e.g., economic status, educational degrees). I declare it is impossible not to change when everything else has changed around you. However, one can remain close to the core ethics and values that makes up one’s disposition and personality.

When someone gets the big head, we should keep a few truths in mind:

We all gone die – TRUE
We all gone experience heartache and pain – TRUE
We all gone get betrayed – TRUE
We all gone play the fool (there is no exception to the rule) – TRUE
We all gone wish we had something we dont have – TRUE
We all gone lose something we can’t live without – TRUE
We all gone do something we regret and feel horrible about – TRUE

Just these few simple truths should remind us all that we are the same. Keeping it real is not acting like a gangsta (especially when you not gangsta). Keeping it real is not wearing fake hair and nails (and body parts) to impress others. Keeping it real is not doing what you think others expect you to do. Keeping it real is staying TRUE to the person your family, faith, and community help to create. Nothing should ever change that person– NOTHING!!

BOTTOM LINE: In the end, no body is better than anyone else; but, there are two types of people: Those who are true to their character and those who betray and are false. To keep it real is not holding up to some silly unauthorized standard, rather standing strong on principles regardless of which way the wind blows, if you understand.

What will you be??
True or False
The BLAQUESMITH