The A.C.T.I.V.E. Collective presents: RENAISSANCE

The A.C.T.I.V.E. Collective presents: RENAISSANCE

Feat. Writer/Poet HONEST ABE

including Hosting by The A.C.T.I.V.E. Collective  (with Alexander the Griot, Wisdom Supreme & Dana the Poetess),

this event features some of the most phenomenal Poets & Singers in the tri state area and beyond including but not limited to: Poets LA Chocolate Box, Ayesha Depay & the ACTIVE Collective themselves, and Singers Ashton Martin, Elliot Maurice & Michelle Singz, with more artists still to be announced! 

Tickets can be purchased direct from me via Paypal below!

Event: RENAISSANCE
Place Farafina Café & Lounge
Address: 1813 Amsterdam Avenue b/w 149th & 150th st. New York, NY
Time: 8pm SHARP!
Tickets and Cover: $10

Open The Gates

One love, one heart
I'm thriving with both but still lacking one.
If you can't guess then I'll give you a hint.
Its the one two many lack for self

There are times I give it more to others than me
I've realized that a lot lately.
Restless nights mixed with early morn edible delights...
Have not fed the hunger i need to satisfy the tremendous appetite of daily...
That's brain and body with vibes and energy
Licking my chops to feast has been a task as of late.

And school is something I don't wanna feel like a burden like in the past
Stuck by circumstance in this chamber abode of confined chaos
The key to open the gates is hanging on the side of pants of Janitor named obstacle.
And he calls the other keys that surround it courses.

Forces of delays to grin and bare the days in this willing path I've found myself on
Half blindly, seeing myself forge forward with hopes of snatching the key to sanity.
Debit is good, but I have nothing in my name so my credit is dead-it.
First broken key...
Through these going on 7 years of spoken seasons showing my brethren I want to love and live through spoken reasons,
shortcomings made me question this gift of verse and curse.
Second Key broken...

Even though I got all this knowledge
Back up in college and trying ban the scarlet letters of falling back
But my soul is being tugged on again.
Self control is getting shifted again...
The supply of utensil tools has been deplenished
This causes me to ghetto electronically free write with my free right.
Third key, bent, but not strong enough to open the Gates of solace.

I'm a vet of many things, but only half have soaked inner peace through me.
Love for many is a roller coaster of a relay.
But I have no complaints of what place I'm in.
Its been better to me these days then the past 16 years.
Loosening the Master locked bars for enlightenment I desire.
My being has a poetic pacemaker implanted inside from the fifth year...
Scrambled scribes scratched the surface of the man I've envied to be.
Music, has sung helping hands of ancestors past
to wake me out of nights as the living dead in this bedroom.

So, when will I take more charge of these breaths to just Open the Gates?!!
Ain't no time like the present to present my future with a past to be proud of.
Over thinking a vagueness is a part of my astrological and personality make up.
I know.
But I'm breaking this habit slowly, yet swiftly.
Here...I sit by the computer still being taunted by this Janitor
Who is believed to hold the key to busting free of this caged prison of lost mind, body and souls....
Only to discover, this redemption key was in my pocket the whole time.
The gates were already unlocked.
Not having the strength and the illusion of being locked,
was the transition of independence, getting the best of me....


"Honest Abe" Abraham Benjamin © 2013

NaPoWrMo~1/30 Priorities

She burns bright with transparency to me...
Like a translucent watery flame.
Slippery essence with heated emotion fueled by love...for me and life.

There's nothing I wouldn't do to etch simile smiles
On this sun kissed by God face wit out surgery.
Cause poetic purger y penetrating our profound love: would bring back the verdict of perpetrating as her man, and I love her!

Abbreviated as Deb
But far from a Debutante.
Truth is she wants and needs me....
Like I want and need her...
But sometimes my priorities be messed up.
Watch me be at these shows on the mic going
Blow 4 blow, from
City to city
Have no pity for the stages I slay...
Thing is whats heavy on my mind is that my Ms.'s misses me.

I've been on the Abc "Last Resort" tip
Acting like a trip filling in a catholic SIN cup
Need to be more on my Donell Jones like,
"U know Whats up"

F USPS, with their priority mail.
Im a keep reminding you you're my Priority female.
Express...sending packages from the heart
Understanding that a unlawful fact which most men
Take presents like your love for granted is exactly
The reason God gives future gifts to another through
Karma's post office.

And letting my ego grinding toward success
Cost me more than producing any book or CD
Is a price too rich for me living in vein
So reigning over any rain is whats needed.
To think, I cant balance both work and my woman
In life is unconventional, impeding self-centered.

The fact of the matter is
Keeping my priorities straight
Shouldn't be a moral habit orientation dilemma;
And render me useless.
Now that I finally got the point
Leaving this piece like the end of my last joint.
Period!


“Honest Abe” Abraham Benjamin [© 2013]

Going 4 Gold ('G' Miners) (Honest Abe and Verbal Artisan collab)

 When you CUM for me...
I want my dick to feel like a homeless man
Getting hit with the 2nd coming of Hurricane Katrina
Because its been that damn long since it felt this clean by your juices.

Splish splash and drip drip from my tip
I need throbbing clit and penis slayer coochie lips to drown my shit.
But I know sticky rewards can't be reaped with out putting work in it Slow...and HARD...
b4 picking up the pace horse racing my black stallion in through your track.
Now bring it back...

Back to when lips locked left you with back shocks b4 the back shots.
Back to the thought of a grin lead to the thought of me in...you with a purpose
Back to a time when letting go of inhibitions and exhibitionist contorted positions to toe curling sessions come...
made u CUM..4..ME...
Back to change and the melody of momentum we sent out to universe together
 no other man could conqueringly curse.
But...that's...wishful thinking yet to be real.
So lets just return back to sinking into the kinking.

What we'll be making won't be just a love affair or fuck affair
Though will be fucking in the air.
No chairs, stairs, ladders, kitchen counters will be off limits.
And apparatuses always fit the grinding regiment.
show me why your head game gives new meaning to the term "Contact Sport" in the fellatio part of these sexual Olympics.
Pass that pussy cup of life so I can earn this destined cunnulinguistics championship you've held just for...me.

See, what's been torturing me since we met is
the potent pine-sol penetration scent tones couldn't help myself to be drawn to.
From temptress brown eyes and wealthy thick thighs plus the convo
gave me a mental and physical erection that can't be sized up.
the rush of blood flow had me ready to GO...IN!!

Trying to hold back my gutterish grin...
Like how soon will it be till a tote of you gets me lifted
Put preaching to practice
allowing me to knock the stuffing out ya muffin and break box springs on the mattress
Wondering if all the licks, tongue tricks, and the insurance of penile endurance...
will make you 5 finger discount the humanity out your black hole into bed sheets...when I'm not around.
I'd figure that's the kinda ground and pounding that's hard....to be found these days.

Prove me wrong if there's doubt and I'm just BS'n your Psyche.
I'm lucky you ain't look me up and down thinking to your self,

"Should I really F' with him...?
 I mean who knows where he dirty ding-a-ling done been...?"

And I'd be wanting to find the same thing bout your kitty kat with out using my lie DICK-tector.
Give me honey B affection
While searching for the "G" sector to ooze that combs nectar
expose the pleasure principle that Ms. Jackson 4got
We already hot to trot for each other
Ain't no stopping us now...
We on the move.
not trying to be smooth...
So how bout we create a groove in the bedroom wall with your ass
lasting longer than the ones in your weave..?
There's a whole world of pain, pressure and pleasure
I'm sure don't wanna miss out on with you.







Verbal:


WITH NO QUESTION I’LL MAKE YOU OOZE FROM JUST A GLANCE
Your eyes will BEGIN TO dance once you see me COME OUT OF MY PANTS

Your heart will start palpitating when I APPROACH YOU
I’M A STAR PLAYER AND ONE HELL OF A COACH TOO
One taste of me will satisfy every sweet tooth

NO POSITION OFF LIMITS – ‘cause I’M very FLEXIBLE
I’LL DO A THREE SIXTY WHILE SITTIN ON YOU

I’M LIKE A DURAG, MURRAY’S GREASE AND A HARD BRUSH CAUSE I CREATE WAVES
I’LL HAVE YOUR EYES ROLLED BACK WITH YOU PRAYING TO GOD TO BE SAVED

HAVE YOU DAZED AND AMAZED LIKE THIS CHICK GOTTA BE AN ALIEN
CAUSE NO HUMAN ALIVE HAS MADE ME FEEL BETTER THAN no questionin’

I’M BETTER THAN THE BEST OF THEM
When I’m on top you gon feel like the pearlie gates you just entered in
With clenched teeth you gon give heads nods of approval like I really needed confirmation

I demand deep penetration… I command it
My pussy is the rim you got the ball - you better slam it
Tackle me - Ram it…

I don’t watch football, but I play the sport well - You better go deep or get placed on the sideline
‘cause I bring pure elation… you gon feel like you on cloud nine with your toes curled and chills ru nnin’ up your spine
your only answer is gon be YES when I ask if this dick is mine

my mind is insane
causing all type of neurological affects when I tap into your brain
you won’t even wanna change your bed sheets covered in cum stains
you gon want me to forever remain - you'll start considering your body tatted with my name

you’ll love how I become an actress and use your body as my stage
Don’t need no script or to be taught how to play

I guess you can call me a natural… it’s done effortlessly
I’m like a drug I create fiends, I’ll have your body craving for me

have you pleasantly reminiscing
the fullness of my lips and how I use them when kissing

the way I rotate my hips and move when switching positions
the way I arch my back you’d think I was a professional gold medal winning gymnast

you sure you ready for this
My clit is addictive I’ll have you like a trained pooch on command doin back flips

AN UNBROKEN PROMISE

AN UNBROKEN PROMISE



Honest Abe:


In the brisk of energy air of breath from your lips...
I can feel the invisible kiss of destiny songs in the key of life
stirring my soul like no other.
As my hand swallows yours in my palm,
the other caressing your thigh as our eyes link to purge a growing bond reflection...
to stand the test of time...

VERBAL:

TIME IS ALL WE HAVE I’M WILLING TO INVEST IT IN YOU… IN US
I SEE THE BEST AND FEEL I GIVE SOME SORT OF COMFORT WHEN YOU LAY UPON MY CHEST

OUR BREATH BECOMES ONE IN THE MOMENT
YOU BRING WHAT I WAS HOPIN WAITIN TO BE ROPED IN WHEN I SAW YOU ZOOM YOUR SCOPE IN

I KNOW ALL THINGS HAVE UNPLEASNATRIES AND I’M WILLING TO WORK AT AND GET PAST THAT
MY BACK TURNED IS SOMETHING YOU WILL NEVER HAVE

Honest Abe:


Even when the self placed burdens of torment are removed from my mind,
shoulders and back...the phantom weight left becomes the next task;
Its alias is, "LOVE" for me at times.
So I hope...for the next queen that welcomes my emotions into their heart palace,
can bare the burdens of what I have to offer being enough...because...its all I got to give...

VERBAL:


AND I’M HERE TO ACCEPT ALL
DOWNFALLS ARE NOTHING I WILL ANSWER EVERY CALL
EVEN WHEN THEY’RE UNSPOKEN
I DON’T NEED YOU TO SPEAK I’LL USE TELEPATHY TO DISCERN YOUR NEEDS
I WILL ANSWER YOUR PLEAS WITH NO NEED TO SAY PLEASE

AND THAT IS MY PLAN
WITH YOUR HAND IN MINE PROUD TO CALL YOU MY MAN


Honest Abe:


And you know what they say about the best laid plans...
So instinct plays the role of my scheduler of thoughts
wanting my love for your existence to never Seem constipated when unleashed
knowing brain farts clouding your perception of what I want and desire will not be attractive.
I've learned and still learning to be adaptive from these lessons of love.
Domestically hurt hearts never fully heal but slowly learn to rise above the pain...
The invisible blood stains from wearing it on ya sleeve left behind don't wash away in vain...in vein

VERBAL:


OVERTIME I'VE LEARNED TO OVERCOME PAST PAIN
YOU HELP ALLEVIATE PAIN FROM PAST LAMES SEEKING ENJOYMENT IN PLAYING GAMES
MY BRUISES WILL REMAIN BUT IT HELPS ME
SHOWS ME WHAT TO APPRECIATE AND WHAT I TRULY NEED
AND IN YOUR EYES I SEE SINCERITY
I KNOW I’LL HAVE TO SHOW MY AUTHENTICITY CAUSE I’D BE A FOOL TO TELL YOU TO JUST BELIEVE

Honest Abe:


Telling myself circumstances forcing me to move on and live isn't a guarantee
That I'll still be my same...still be my sane...with you...
Some may say I come with a WARNING LABEL...for many different reasons.
question is, can you handle my prescribed presence being good for you...even though obstacles of fate
w/o faith beyond our control believe I'm not what the Dr. ordered to keep you smiling..?
See though, What appears before thee,
is someone who doesn't enjoy spending another 4 seasons of loneliness in solitude bliss.
but someone does plan to spend the next 40 seasons + with an Empress for this Emperor.

VERBAL:

AND EMPRESS IS MY DIVINE ATTRIBUTE
I KNOW MY INTELLIGENCE ISN'T SEEN CAUSE WHEN DUDES LOOK AT ME THEY THINK “YEAH, SHE CUTE”
BUT I’M MUCH DEEPER THAN THE VISUAL PERCEPTION
AND I’M READY TO GIVE YOU ALL OF ME WITH NO INTERCEPTION…



Copyright 2011

Untitled love from the heart

There still is nothing like her Flo'essence....

That with no filter tells me when I'm on some Bull...

when I can't see it;

She sweats hot spring precipitation from her skin...

Launches lethal loogies of verbal affection..

And I catch infections of love making me

Gladly bedridden with a severe case of Happiness in my heart,

yet my mind...

Her loving comfort thoughts is this souls Sick bay. 

Together, we are the D & A brought in unison by God.

My God this woman...

Poetically inclined aura so potent should be illegal in 48 states...and a few countries. :-)

Re-sparks the fuel we need to continue Burning bright...

You don't know the sacredness of a real woman

Unless she has the power

to put ya Tri-fecta In its proper alignment!

I'm fine with this brown skin PISCES being of nature

Having a hold on me.

And I'm a Scorpio. 

So know our waters will never run dry.

As long as the universe supply's the endless...

Chakra wisdom desires to grow to absolution In the promise land we make.

Cause its all bout give and take.

Reciprocity begets reciprocity 

Through an Odyssey of honesty vernacular;

We are not broken on purpose.

But we are broke in on purpose.

See true lovers and friends know

how to dig beneath the surface of nervousness...

The shovel she wields on me...

Makes undertakers envy

I'm telling you...

Damn brick, wood, or steel houses 

With this woman,

I'm building something...

titanium....

-Honest Abe © 2013

Shows I'll be at and featuring in, appearing at in and Bridgeport, CT bound

Peace TCM Family.

On to the matters at hand got a few appearances coming up and your support would greatly be appreciated (including attendance). And please bring friends to help support the arts. This is partly how I'm making $$ to help pay my past due tuition bills as well. (no pressure. Jus saying) I'll give you the best of me on stage with a mic. If you give me the best of you with attendance and interaction. Deal...? *puts out hand for shake* Deal. Cool. B-)

Oh. And one minor detail as far as my book project is concerned. I've come to the decision, via the suggestion of a friend. To instead of the 5 chapter chap book as a whole, to release each chapter in parts. So over the course of 5 months (consecutively) I'll unlock each "chamber" so to speak. In big part due to financial reasons. Will supply details on the first one when available.

Oct. 21st, 2010 (Thursday)

MIC2SOUL!

NU|REVEALED™ Photography and Creative Studio

1211 Main st.

Bridgeport, CT 06604

Hosted by CT Spoken word artist, TABU

starts @9pm-1am

Cover: $5

Age limit: 21+

Feature Performance

for more info:

MIC2SOUL@GMAIL.COM or call (203) 903-4856

event link:

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=116537275071617

Oct. 28th, 2010 (Thursday)

I'll also make an appearance at this show

come through if you free. My girl Tabu is feat.

"THE BURLESQUE MASQUERADE BALL"

THURS. OCT. 28TH

@ KATRA Lounge

217 Bowery st.

New York, NY 10003

Venue #:212-473-3113

I'll also make an appearance at this show

A NITE OF SPOKEN WORD , EROTIC POETRY, PERFORMANCE , & MUCH MORE...

FEATURING MS.TABU , COCOA FOXX, LA GODESSA, & D-BLACK

Contact Stacey Griffin FMI:

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000679446153

Feat. Performance in CT

Winter 2011

Details: TBA

Also, This month is my reborn day month. And I turn 27 on the 27th. I'm not sure what I'm gone do or where I'm gone do it this year. But, If you can find it in your heart to hook me up with something...I am registered at amazon.com and do have a wish list. :)

http://www.amazon.com/wishlist/1CUZM5SU4OCCK

And as always for any more info about shows coming up or to just holla get at me with email associated with the group .

Also visit these sites:

http://myspace.com/honestabeizdtruth

http://www.reverbnation.com/dtruthspeaks

http://www.honestabe4u.blogspot.com

http://www.youtube.com/abestube

http://www.twitter.com/t_izhonestabe

Dtruth has spoken....thank you for listening.

-Honest Abe

Honest Thoughts (special edition spotlight Album post)

HONEST THOUGHTS ALBUM REVIEW



RL THA GIFTED 1: THE AMBASSADOR


What can I say about this carefully craft poetic work...?


Ambassador: 1: an official envoy; especially: a diplomatic agent of the highest rank accredited to a foreign government or sovereign as the resident representative of his or her own government or sovereign or appointed for a special and often temporary diplomatic assignment.
2 a: an authorized representative or messenger b: an unofficial representative (Merriam Webster definition)

Now, I've had the pleasure and opportunity to meet, see him live, (on more than one occasion) and listen to his previous albums. And I have to say, in comparison, this is one of RL's best projects yet. He hasn’t disappointed with the previous works. Especially with guest appearances, such as: ItsReaLight, "The Oracle" Autumn Ashante, Kassim Allah…among others. This time around, along the ride are the likes of: Zulema Cheek (Soul/R&B singer w/a sound that puts a good feeling in ya soul); Conquest the Torchbearer; Salvation; and also Young Timothy & Mr John Duncan.



I think that over all, it was an exceptional banger project. I liked the two tracks w/Zulema Cheek ("U Got Me” & “Destiny” {A piece he dedicated to wife}) This Soulful queens vocals/classic voice; helps moves your spirit with every note she belts out. Which is a pleasant mesh with RL's declaration in his lyrical liquor he spits...which is God driven.

The poetic Scriptures for your ears, gets into a spiritual/air out type of cleansing with "Ya Dig" Calling out, not all by names, on how he continues his unstoppable journey. Which in my opinion is one take charge track helps define title of this well needed EP.


Then there is piece called, "Piece of me. This one maybe stands out the most to me. Due to the fact on how real RL keeps it bout the state of Poetry and the many that have misused, "her". Whether in slams and open mics and what not. Reminiscence of the ol' school hip hop MC's such as KRS-One to Big Daddy Kane and Kool G-Rap; that call ducks, what they were, ducks. False Prophets, that spit nothing mentally prophet able and quarreled over pettiness in the game; given the art a bad name.

When’s the last time you could count on more than one hand, an artists,(in this case spoken word) that had joints on their CD that made you say,: "Tell me about it!!" "I'm feeling this right here son!!" or even, "Say word!". These are phases I found myself saying while hearing RL's Ambassador CD.RL does represent by living up to the title he claims as an appointed/anointed as diplomatic messenger, of spoken word, with the last track, "After All".
It speaks on the historical social/political, slipping/ills of the world, and art world from hip hop to poetry. To quote part of the chorus, "After all, after all; we dropped the ball, we dropped the ball. We take the fall. We take the fall..."

It’s very relevant, that by anyone not copping this album...they missing a blessing. He also, mentions in the liner notes, one of the people this album was dedicated to the memory of his Mother. And for the record, I'm not being bias because he originally from my home back yawed of BK and I know him. lol. I just happen to recognize good piece of work by a talented artist when I listen to it. But see the other tracks didn't feel, or should I say didn't stick out to me as much as the ones I mentioned above. This doesn't mean that if you listen to them you'll feel the same. "Different strokes, for different folks". Lyrically, RL doesn't slack when getting his point across in every rhyme. After following this brother for the past 3 projects now, I believe his growth as a writer, artist and man...is in a sky’s the limit destination from here.

If you don't believe me, that RL tha Gifted 1, lives up to his name...go listen to his new CD, "Ambassador" and his past projects. Or go see him live. Like I said, I got to see RL in action again a month ago in the Bx. You’re missing an experience by not connecting with my fellow brother in words, and knowledge. Check his work and link up with RL at the sites/links below.

Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/lyriclounge
Facebook Profile: http://www.facebook.com/ronald.lavenderjr.1


-“Honest Abe” Abraham Benjamin [© 2010]

Just a last min reminder. Tonight, (4/4/10) Help for Haiti Fashion show @ The Delancey Lounge

My First Feat. @ The Nuyorican Poets Cafe

Recently, I got the honorary opportunity to feat. for the 1st time at the Nuyorican (Feb. 27th) It was kinda a draining night for me. And I got more "Honest" than I ever have in any other feature performance to date. I wasn't in church, but I did, in s sense make a confession to the congregation. Below is one of the major ones I revealed, that have never done b4. I'm still, in some ways, learning to open up to connect the people a I grow in this sacred art form. I believe its one of my most personal poems to date. It hits home to me. Take from it what you will and give me some feedback.

Some Unlocked thoughts....and revolations

Peace my TCM people, This quick blast is with no particular big announcement in mind. But Just let know my current thoughts at this very moment. A lots been on my mind lately. But I'll be brief here to take up as lil of your time as possible. My writing and certain aspect of my life have been in question as of late. As well of my actions concerned with issues I'm far overdue to address in my personal life outside venues and off stage. Know, that none of these questions have been brought up by anyone besides yours truly. Like Why..? Or Why haven't I..? I know I'm being mad vague. But My soon to be finished book, "Unlocked Thoughts of a Prophet's Temple" Has been making my mind vibrate bout concerns I shouldn't and can't ignore bout myself going into this new decade with. Most you will hopefully understand and take what you will from my book. (which is turning to more than just your average poetry book) Till That time comes, I will make my return to the Nuyorican Poets Cafe Slam poetry scene. Wednesday, December 23 2009 to compete. (after a over 5 month absence) If any more shows before hand are added I'll keep everyone posted. I may even make some sporadic appearances here and there. And as always for any more info about shows coming up or to just holla get at me with email associated with the group . Also visit these sites: http://myspace.com/honestabeizdtruth http://www.reverbnation.com/dtruthspeaks http://www.honestabe4u.blogspot.com http://www.youtube.com/abestube Dtruth has spoken....thank you for listening. -Honest Abe

FREE THOMAS!

As some have read in my last most recent post, I mentioned bout the 1st of more fundraisers and ways the Freedom 4 Thomas movement was set in motion with. And there are more events to come and ways to help a fellow educated young brother/student(honor roll)/mentor and teacher/activist/Inspirational poet in words & knowledge. No ones brother/sister/friend or son thats black(or any other color considered a "minority") should have this done to them based on societal bias stigma statistics. We don't need another innocent young black man behind bars. We need more raising them like Thomas. Keep this poetic youth in your prayers, like I will and watch the videos below for more info. Please do what you can. Incarcerating the this man isn't a solution. Its a problem. Help solve it the right way.

FREEDOM FOR THOMAS FUNDRAISER!

Peace My people,


I know this is kind of late and its been a while. But just wanted to re inform anyone reading this bout a brother named Elysee Thomas, young poet/community leader who is currently incarcerated. He is in need of help and support to get through this trying time this unreasonable, unnecessary arrest. So tonight,December 10th, in Newark, NJ @ the Key Club, 58 Park place. 8pm-10pm. A Fundraiser to raise money for his bail will be held called, FREEDOM FOR THOMAS OPEN MIC. ($10 adm.|proceeds go toward bail.) where all his poetic family and friends can and will come together for a good purpose. Hopefully, this will send out a message to help keep other youths from going through such an ordeal. All site addresses place to make donations, (if can't attend whether or not in or out of tristate area) can be sent to. Let Dtruth be seen and spoken...for people to do more than just listen.






Brother Elysee Thomas

Long time no spit....

Its been a while since I've seen or gotten the chance to grace the stage at Ashford & Simpsons Famous Sugar bar in NYC. Not a venue I visit often, but have enjoyed the times I had there. Well...the long wait is over. And I've been asked by a cool down to earth brotha I've come to know, who goes by the artist name "Cream" i won't blow his gov. up. Lol. To return and perform in the Soul of the City concert series. Feat. Jazz/saxophonist, Curtis Haywood. Along with other familiar faces I get to see again.

If you live in the NY/tristate area, and free on Nov. 28th, please feel free to come down and enjoy a great evening of Jazz music and spoken word to touch your mind and soul the way it should be.

Dtruth Finally speaks...in Brooklyn!!

Well, Its been a little while. But its finally within less than 24 hrs. away!! If you didn't know, since beginning my performance stint in poetry/spoken word 3 yrs. ago. I've performed many times over the tristate metro area. Featured in almost every borough....except Brooklyn. Now I've performed numerous time in BK over the years. But the long awaited chance was answered when The Perch cafe(in Park slope) reached out to me for an opportunity to their feature for Nov. 10th installment of the Literary reading series.

After a week or so of back n forth emails about the specifics, it was finalized a few weeks back. So as of tomorrow evening, from 7pm-8:30pm w/open mic following me; Dtruth will set you free @ The Perch!! Feel free to come through and experience me in a way and type of openness you could never get the chance to see again. If you've never seen one of my performances in Brooklyn b4...this may be the best one yet!! :-)

So if you will please check the flyer below and come through with a friend or two to hear me bless you the a gift that God gave me. B-)

Oh yea. and don't forget to check my interview on BTR this afternoon @ 5pm-7pm.

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/desarray-A call in # 347-326-9584

My feat. at soul Sweet Sanctuary last night was just that "SWEET"!

Thanks my people,

What I say bout last night...? Didn't I say it wasn't a performance to miss..?!! Ok. maybe not in so many words but it wasn't. Ya boy Abe was in rare form!!
One thing I gotta say is after the first 30 mins of my feat. I got the room so hot and bothered.​.​.​.​that Zera Priestess (the host) had to give herself and the crowd a 5 or so min. break. Lol. You had to be there to find out what pieces I performed caused that!! (^_^) :-D


Photo of me from my feat. performance @ Soul Sweet Sanctuary last night

I know I'm up a bit early after a few hrs. sleep. But I'd like to thank everyone who came out to the Bx last night @ Soul Sweet Sanctuary to see me feature. It was a great experience feat. in the Bx for the 1st time. I told people I'd be on point. Wasn't I Zera..? ;) Big shout out to the couple Toyia & her husband Patrick who came to NY, all the way from Ohio, to the show celebrating their 3yr ann. Glad I made it worth the trip! :-)

Oooooh!! If I had some CD's on hand I'm telling you, I'd have sold out of them before I left the venue. But I'll make sure to have something on hand in the future, no doubt. I'll put up some footage from the show when its ready. And if anyone has any pics from last night of me on stage, please post them or send them to me in a email @ abgr8est@​yahoo.​com

Dtruth has spoken.​.​.​.​thank you for listening.

Last show of my 3 day stint of shows in Brooklyn.

Peace my people,


Been busy with my work in progress life as of late. But still have made time to go out and perform/network. So...I just wanted to post this for the people who either didn't know or couldn't make it to the last show of mine in BK.(@ Fulton Park on Aug. 22nd) Here is what you missed. And I hope you can make it to future ones. I rarely perform in BK so when I do its extra special for me. Enjoy the video and watch out for updates and info on current & future projects ahead.

I'm the Featured poet on Gs Poetry.com site!!

First off, RIP Ms. Aaliyah. Gone, but not forgotten.


Ok. Just want to hit you with this quick blast I found out earlier tonight via a friend on facebook. I'm the featured poet on this site called, gspoetry.com. First time for me that I can remember being featured on any site!! So this is kinda big for me. Follow the link below and check it out!! :-)



http://www.gspoetry.com

http://www.gspoetry.com/member-honestabe-33108 (thats my page there)

My late night interview on Jibo browns: The James Kepple Radio Hour - Back in the Saddle with A Fireside

Be patient for the first 30-35 mins...and I mean Patient. You'll know why with this disclaimer. The interview starts after that. or Just click the link below and open the default player and fast forward to the interview. (always good to have options. ain't it a beautiful thing)

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Jimbo-Brown/2009/06/10/The-James-Kepple-Radio-Hour-Back-in-the-Saddle-with-A-Fireside

I'm on snapvine

Hey. if anyone wants to get at me, if you have snapvine you check it on my myspace and leave me a message.(to say whats up, give me props, inquire about an event you think I'd be interested in coming to either perform, if as a feat. let me know in detail/just enjoy other artist di their thing; or if you wanna collab. w/me in some way on something.) 

Go to this site to do it. http://www.snapvine.com/Dtruthspeaks

Subscribe to me and add as a friend there to get updates on my voice blog. (I try and update as much as I can. So this is just another avenue for you to keep up with me and/or show some love. 

Peace my Spoken soldiers and TCM Fam. 

Honest Abe ;)