[Intro: This is the story of the silently wounded.]

It slips between grasp like sand. Time. Memories. Love. You.

She’s suffered from internal bleeding for quite some time
No one ever knew; she always kept a smile
Drowning in self-misery, refusing to let it get all of she
Resilient to the untrained eye
Only thee perceptive heart can hear such a silent cry
From one door to the next, she carried this load
Still fully willing to go down this road
Determination outweighed heart’s strength for so long
The two haven’t reconciled – fearing the latter is wrong
There is a longing that flickers in the shadows of her eyes
Tears blinked back; personality makes the best disguise
Scarlett billows spread under the sheath of her skin
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[Intro: Love can seem so cruel at times – attaching itself to whom it chooses. Falling in love with someone that’s forbidden…]

 Accidental Love Affair

Who’s to say that this thing is fair?
Found in an accidental love affair
Feelings danced around the edges of heart
Dissecting morals, part by part
Strength of passion, like a rush of blood to the head
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Guest blogger YPChan has provided some more great poetry for YPBlogSpot’s readers to enjoy.  Checkout her latest poem, “Halo for Hire”.

Halo for Hire

I laid on a bed of hot soul – not coal – soul
cause I ain’t got no business doin’ what I’m doin’,
but I’m doing it anyway.
I say hot soul cause mine was on fire
and soon it’ll be on a corner stand with mind in hand, screaming,
“Halo for hire!”
Why’d I trade my angelic ways for lustful days?
Now my head is filled with a cloudy haze
tryna forget the day I took a long nap and let
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YPChan is back with another poem titled, “Are You Poetry?” which is regarding LoVe.  Enjoy and share your thoughts and comments. 

[Intro: Sometimes love feels so good. Deep. Harmonious. Metaphorical. Just like poetry.]

Are You Poetry?

his rhythm is melodic, more so hypnotic – makes me feel exotically erotic
the rhyme he’s speaking is teaching and reaching the very depth of my soul
when I look into his eyes, I see miles of beauty, and I feel it be my duty
to be that beautiful one he describes and inscribes in each and every one of his lines.
to him, I am ears, eyes and open pores
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          The 1st thought when you read the title of this blog is that I must be a pretty hefty individual, but I consider myself to be in pretty good shape. Nonetheless, I can’t help that one of my greatest passions in life is food. It is a simple joy, but yet it is brings me joy and deep satisfaction.  Just being able to afford it makes me a very wealthy man. Read more »

Dear Twenty Something YougProfessional:

          The ‘Twenty Something’ age group may be the most fun, most confusing, hardest, realest, and most influential period in ‘everyone’s’ life.  This is the time where most people feel that they have time to make mistakes and have as much fun as possible.  Others feel that this is the time to set that good foundation for the rest of their lives.  Then there is the big piece inside of all of us, THAT HAS NO CLUE WHAT THE HECK IS GOING ON!!!! Read more »

         YPs, we as humans, gamble everyday of our lives.  Some people may gamble less or more conservatively than others, but we all gamble in some form or fashion. Any form of chance taking, is essentially a form of gambling.  Many people take a gamble every morning when they leave there homes with 15min to spare and they know it takes 15-20min to get to work.  They knowingly take the chance of being late to work and possibly facing disciplinary actions. People gamble on the roads everyday as well, when they speed up when the light turns yellow or squeeze their way into a turning lane, just before the turn.  Some people actually gamble with money at the track and or casinos, knowing the risk of possibly losing their hard earned money.  It is in our human nature to gamble, if only a little bit.  Most things in life worth having, involve some type of gamble or taking of chances.  The biggest gamble known to mankind however, is probably that of the human heart and one’s feelings. 
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          YPs, in yet another installment of my ‘Relationships’ series, I want to talk about what happens in that GREY area, between meeting someone and possibly becoming a couple.  In talking with a few close friends of mine, I have come to the conclusion that ‘Dating’ is a lost art.  Either it doesn’t exist when meeting someone, or it is terribly misunderstood and misused.

          I hear people, all the time, say that they are just dating.  What does that really mean?  Does it mean that they are seeing multiple people without an official title?  Does it mean that they are seeing one person without an official title.  Could it even mean that they are having casual sex with whomever they want because they are not in an exclusive relationship.  There is this crazy thin line or grey area that is not always understood between the parties involved.  This can lead to a number of complications or issues between a prospective couple.  I think that it should always be made clear what it is, exactly, that is going on.  Leaving room for that GREY area, is a recipe for disaster.
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         YPs, relationships are complex things that have to be worked at.  A good relationship doesn’t just happen, a lot of things need to be taken into consideration and accounted for.  Communication is a very important factor in relationships.  How well you and your partner will directly affect your happiness and longevity.  Honesty, is another trait that helps keep relationships healthy.  Honesty is important even when talking about negative things that occur.  Showing your partner the right amount of affection and attention, also play an important role.  There are a lot of factors that healthy relationships are built on, and my peoples(YPRuck) and I like to refer to these things as “Laying That Strong Foundation.”

          Fellas, set that foundation.  If you take no other advice that I have given, take this tip.  Relationships are not unlike any other thing that you want to be great at.  The work has to be put in.  You have to be solid in your fundamentals in order to prosper.  Relationships operate the same way.  When you first meet a female, you begin laying the groundwork.  This can go in a positive way or a negative way, you have complete control of what happens.  Foundations can be laid poorly or cheaply, and when this happens, the relationship will see the effects.  Likewise, you can lay each brick as well as you can and watch your relationship stand the test of time.  Bad weather will come, but a foundation can be made to withstand anything.
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          YPs, I’m coming to you today with a serious topic at hand. The most “negative” force in a relationship is TRUST or the LACK OF!!!! A lack of trust can come from a number of issues. There can be some issues from a previous relationship that causes one person to have trust issues. There can be some infidelity in the current situation. Sometimes it can be as simple as one party listening to their friends, fill their heads with a bunch of negative thoughts. All of these reasons can be legit reasons in one’s mind to become suspicious. Those reasons may plague many relationships, but what I want to talk about are “Phantom” reasons. Sometimes, one party may just really be paranoid and causing unnecessary problems for no reason.

          Men and women have a different take on every event that takes place between them, but there is a such thing as being irrational. Coming to a point when logic just seems to leave the body and stupidity takes over, is what will send a relationship to the pits. Don’t get me wrong, there is nothing wrong wit a healthy argument every now and then, but there needs to be a LEGIT REASON. It seems sometimes that women, especially, need to argue in order to feel normal. If you do not trust your mate, then work that issue out with him/her, don’t just pick at every little thing because you feel you have a right to. Let me tell you all something, YOU DO NOT HAVE THE RIGHT TO PICK A FIGHT FOR UNJUST INSECURITY ISSUES.
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          YPs, I think we can all agree that romantic relationships are a very important issue in our lives.  Whether you are a man or a woman, there is nothing like having someone that you care about and having them feel the same way about you.  In our lives, we encounter many people and may go through many relationships.  Each relationship is going to be different in some form or fashion.  Everyone is attracted to something different and may specifically set out to find those things in a potential mate.  Sometimes we even are attracted to what we might think are completely opposite of what we want, WHY?  There is something that cannot be explained sometimes, when dealing with potential love interests.  Sometimes people just have “That It Factor.”
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“Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.”

 Unknown Author

          Towards the end of 2009, I was on an “enjoy life” kick.  Picking back up in 2010, I am on the same thing.  It is important that we make the most of the time that we have here on this planet, with our families and friends.  We cannot slow down the process of aging or get years back.  What we can do however, is enjoy every moment that we have here.  Laughing should happen all day everyday.  We should put forth the effort to be able to see new things in life.  We should all try to visit new places, see new scenery, have our breath taken away by spectacular views.  Family and friends are extremely important, so when you are with yours, focus on having fun and enjoying each other.  Negativity, should have no place to dwell in our hearts this year.  Let us all be as positive as possible and live as much as we can.  YPs Stand Up!!!

YPDSing, YoungProfessionals Writer

“I have decided to stick with love. Hate is too great a burden to bear.”

- MLK

          Good day YP’s! When someone has hate in their heart, the only person that they really end up hurting is theirself.  You hold it in, and sooner or later, it takes a toll on you. It is better to forgive, and move forward, because that is the right thing to do. No one in this world is perfect. When you love or make an effort to, you will see that you will receive it in return. You will also feel better about yourself, and have a better outlook on life. So YP’s, even though some situations or people might be difficult, remember that it is better to love, than to hold hate in your heart.

YPJimH, Youngprofessionals writer

Anger and Love have no limits; choose Love to have a beautiful, lovely life…Things are to be used and people are to be loved…

But the problem in today’s world is that, People are used and things are loved…

Let’s be careful to keep this thought in mind: Things are to be used, but People are to be loved…

Watch your thoughts; they become words.

Watch your words; they become actions.

Watch your actions; they become habits.

Watch your habits; they become character.

Watch your character; it becomes your destiny.

By Unknown Author

YPRuck: I came accross this excerpt via a friend and figured I would share with the YP family. Please share your thoughts and comments on whether or not you agree with this excerpt. Engage.