My name is Elijah. I like making friends to email or IM to chat. Well I'm on my way to Afghanistan to work. So if you would like a pen pal or someone just to communicate with hit me up for a good laugh. Some of the places I've worked overseas I can't get on to BP.
Good Black Men are indeed all around us. We pass them on the streets,
in the malls, and at work. Most of them we can't see because we don't know
what a good man really looks like. He usually isn't flashy enough or
rich enough to turn our heads. He might not wear a suit or push a
Lexus, Hummer or Mercedes. He might not have a body like Tyson with a
Denzel face.
But, as you mature, you realize it's better to find someone who's got
your back rather
than someone who turns your head.
A good man doesn't agree wholeheartedly with everything you say. He
doesn't just tell you what you want to hear and do the opposite. He
doesn't declare how sensitive, sweet, caring, sincere, etc. he is (he
won't have to because it shows). He has his own opinions and yours may
clash, but he doesn't have to degrade you to prove he's right. He even
admits at times to being wrong, especially if you are willing to do
the same.
A good man is not going to meet every item on your checklist. He is
human with frailties and faults mixed in with all of his wonderful,
strong attributes. He needs your love and respect. He needs to feel
that
you don't live to catch him doing something wrong so you can declare,
'Aha! I knew you were a dog!'
A good man isn't insecure about his woman having great achievements.
In fact, he is her number one supporter and becomes disappointed with
her when she begins to lose herself, especially for the sake of not
hurting his feelings, or only wanting to make him happy. His happiness
comes with seeing her excel in her dreams and accomplishing her goals.
For as she excels and is exalted, a good woman will bring her good man
right along with her.
A good man doesn't necessarily give you a huge birthday or Valentine's
gift. He shows his love in the ways that are comfortable to him. Don't
judge him by TV standards. No one is really living a fairy tale.
You'll miss out on your own fairy tale by buying into the myth that
our men are no good.
It's just not true.
A good black man is a man of his word. He says what he means and means
what he says. His word is his bond. He never leaves you wondering if
he is going to call or show up - he is dependable. A good black man
has a love and a heart for God. As his relationship and love with and
for God grows so will his relationship and love with and for you
grow...
Our beautiful black men we salute you, appreciate you and thank you
for who you are and all you've done.
Pass this along to some of the Good Black Men you know and a few women
that need to read it ... So that they can recognize a good black man
when they see or meet him!
I will walk with you and hold your hand
When you have a bad day I will understand
When the storms come as they often do
Like the sun that always comes shining through
I promise I will be right along side you.
Like a rainbow that shines through the summer rain
My love will surround you when you feel pain
I promise I will never ever go away
In your life I shall always want to stay
In your yesterdays, tomorrows, and all your todays.
