Ol' School

To think that I am only twenty-four years young, and feel like sometimes I do have an old soul. That’s because I might just have one. Family should be important to everyone, but not everyone is fortunate to have an entire family around. I pray that God guides those that may not have the luxury of a supportive family, and hope that they find someone to help fill that void. I can recall experiences during my younger years, when I was as shy as a puppy, and as quiet as a predator stalking its prey. I would listen more often than not always paying attention to what older individuals had to say. It was a natural feeling that they were obviously older, more seasoned than I. Whatever they had to say must have been important. Right? Some of it that is…lol…I have always learned to sift through endless sagacious pages of the book of my older family members and friends. If there is one thing that is constant it is change. Change is great and we should always welcome it with open arms, an understanding heart, and an intuitive intellect. The thing that just doesn’t sit right with me is how much everything has changed. For example, the youth not having respect for individuals that are older than they are, the youth not really caring how they bring a newborn/new life into this world (only that it is cute and they want one…not all but most feel that way), and finally the youth really not caring what goes on in their country of origin or even the world. Now would like to elaborate a little on these three points, as they will serve as my cornerstone for my title.

Respect, honor, loyalty are all one and the same. People just don’t know what they truly mean or even choose to practice them in their everyday life. I used to always wonder why older folks would say, “there is nothing like the good ol’ days.” Now I kind of know why. In the centuries before us [my generation] men and women had honor, respect and loyalty and that was visible in samurais, soldiers, and good old fashion countrymen/women. Politics has been corrupt since its inception, but continues to get more and more disconnected from the people they are supposed to serve. I am optimistic about life as a whole. Being in NYC this can be observed from people bumping you and not saying sorry, young kids not anywhere near the legal drinking age being drunk on the streets and trains on the weekend and during the week, young kids using foul language in public and not having any respect for older individuals who point out their dirty mouths that need to be cleaned up with ORBITZ gum (shameless plug). What is changing is how these young kids look at respect as being something that should always be given, and rather earned; honor as referred to “stop snitching”; and loyal only to those that have their back when it comes to a fist-fight and nothing else. Ahhhhh. I can go on and on, but I don’t want to be too lengthy.

As far as young kids today having babies out of wedlock, it is absolutely absurd. If they applied themselves into a passion with as much alacrity as they are at bringing a child into this world they would be ahead in the game of life. I feel as if I am ready to be a father, but my current situation isn’t the best time to bring a little Amir or Amira into this world. I would want to be in a stable relationship as well. Someone I loved and would eventually marry. It is that simple. Strap up, or do not even think of having sex at all; masturbate! LOL! The expectation of childbirth should come along with a lot of preparation in order to make sure the child is prepared for this cold, cold world. Men and women are better than what they are today, so my eyes, heart, and soul are always on the brighter, warmer side of life.

I remember a time when revolutions were led by the youth (i.e. young teenagers leading their peers followed by young children). Some teenagers and children today worry only about the latest fashion, upcoming rap artist, and new reality show. There is nothing real about the stuff shown on TV. Too many young people want fantasize about things that are not even worth their time. If you want to fantasize, at least dream of things that you will try to accomplish and will somehow make themselves and this world better.

I know I am not perfect, but I am trying my hardest to be perfect. A good man, a good father in the future, a good husband in the future, and hopefully a man who will have left a lot of knowledge on the hearts and minds of those that will follow me after I am gone.

I'm not ranting or raving, or even judging anyone. I am not better than the next man...just speaking my mind. I know others feel the same way...