A Brief Philosophy: The Ultimate Problem With War - 7/4/10

"The ultimate problem with war is that it puts men in the most troubling position: us or them. To choose them is to be righteous, peaceful; yet in that choice you open yourself to injury or death. To choose us is to be selfish, inhumane; yet to do so is to act under self-preservation, the law of the land. In short, it's either take a life or lose yours...and the enemy could make the choice quicker than you."

-A. Lewis

A Freestyle Piece: Too Many Women Have Issues - 7/4/10 (from 6/28/10)

"Too many young ladies have issues, let's face it...they use you like alcohol, to heal scars and get wasted...so you get to make her feel better and show her a good time...until she sees another woman doing better, then she's green and sour, like a good lime...that's when you get benched, hitting the wood, pine...left to wonder if that's the only type of woman you would find..."

-A. Lewis

A Freestyle Piece: Not Like Most Guys - 7/4/10 (from 6/28/10)

I'm a martyr for originality...blending charisma with gallantry...painting pictures with poetic prowess proficiently...engendering erudite entertainment most efficiently...style is standard, fashion is expected...intelligence is requisite, ignorance neglected...a passion must be had for compassion...and don't forget a penchant for positive action...done out of a love for the Most High...trust, I'm not like most guys.

-A. Lewis

Just Some Thoughts: How To Treat A Woman - 7/4/10 (from 6/28/10)

I believe that when dealing with women, one must listen through patience, and speak through listening. I think that will help me be not only a good young man, but a good boyfriend as well...I always seek patience, and aim to listen so I'll know what to say.

I believe that you have to be mindful and accepting of a woman's past, loving and careful with a woman's present, and hopeful and supportive of her future, if you want "I care about you" to have any weight when you say it.

-A. Lewis

A Brief Philosophy: The Problem With Profanity - 7/4/10 (from 6/30/10)

"The problem with profanity is not the obscene nature of the words. The true danger lies in two areas: meaning and usage. Profane words do not have 'set' meanings. They vary, which directly affects usage: the words become omnifarious, taking the place of any word you can think of. And when a word can be used in any way, it takes away from the possibility of learning the appropriate word, leaving the user ignorant."

-A. Lewis

A Brief Philosophy: That One Blade of Grass - 7/4/10 (from 7/1/10)

"Every time you put someone down, you build yourself up. That being said, be careful when you choose to do this...on whatever issue you put someone down on, you will become high, like that one blade of grass that's taller than the rest. Protruding beyond the rest makes you a target...and if the issue is rehashed, you'll be the first to be cut if your transgressions don't fit your height."

-A. Lewis

A Freestyle Piece: One Night Stand - 7/3/10

"Not every man that passes by you will eye you, and if he does try you, it's only so he can drive you, not fly you, to a bar where he can pry you, learn whatever he tries to, and make you easier to tell lies to; he wants to have sex, and after he sees it in your eyes too, he'll take you home, an occasion alcohol makes you rise to, then leave your pride out to dry after he gets inside you."

-A. Lewis