Unlocked thoughts of a Prophet's Temple concept & how it will be released

Unlocked thoughts of a Prophet's Temple concept & how it will be released

1st CHAMBER UNLOCKED

My book,(Unlocked thoughts of a Prophet's Temple) if you were unaware, will be "unlocked" soon. In parts anyway. I've decided that I'll be releasing my 5 chapter chapbook, for now, with each chapter as separated books themselves. The first one slated to be ready during this winter 2011(February) at the latest. And will be subtitled: "Humble Beginnings". Final preparation is in affect(including cover design and any last minute editing/proof reading as needed). It will be release under publishing company, 2 Pens & Lint. Followed by the other chapters (Which I call each through out the book, "Chambers") 2nd Chamber: Cussing a Curse wit Worse Verse; 3rd Chamber: L.O.L. (Lessons of Love); 4th Chamber: Spoken Soldier and 5th, Final Chamber: Unlocked Thoughts of a Prophets Temple. Those last two Chambers will be release as 1 book together since the last chamber will have nothing else but, the title poem in it.

If your also clueless as to what my book will be about, basically it is, : a look into my trials and tribulations as a said, "Prophet/soothsayer" with affirmations, passages and poems to express them in a creative understanding form. Over almost the past 3 decades and mainly the past half decade of things I went through. So in some aspect you can say its part autobiographical.

Sometime down the line I may/will re-release a revise version of my book as 1 solid book with all "Chambers" included. At a date TBD. There are other books in the works beside this one which you may dig to. But more about that another time. Just know the first of 5 will be out soon. And I look forward to your feedback. Now I know whats probably on you mind too, the question of, "Why not just release the whole book instead of in parts...?" Well, that was the original idea at first. But, It would have taken longer than I'd planned,(not that I was planning to/am rushing it out without thoroughly making sure everything's on point) and didn't have the financial resources to put it out as a full book. Then, after some friendly input to release the project in parts to save money...I was still a lil hesitant, but looked as the best avenue to take. Then thought bout it again, minus it just being a cost effective move. The bulb in my head went off, telling me it would be good marketing to follow this route as well. So from there, I ran with it.

Peace and thank you for listening,

Abraham "Honest Abe" Benjamin

Truth Commission Movement © Copyright 2011

Some Unlocked thoughts....and revelations 2

As I sit here in my room at 7:56am on a Saturday morn...can't help but, just think.

Realizing this is my first blog of self assessment this year, my future still in my hands.

Going through some internal twist and turns via my heart, mind and soul about some of the women in my life. The choices I've made, and the changes I plan to make of weighing my progress down type, bad habits. So far, I still have unshakable feelings for, this woman I've developed a soul stirring instant bond with...over that past year. They were hard to describe at first. Even though a stable friendship is apparent, something inside still wants to take it up a level in the long run. Whether she'll come to the same conclusion as my heart, only time will tell.

And my other dear female friends I've known for some time are baring burdens I empathize with, to a distinct degree. That mind weighs heavy for them. And I pray there temporary pain and struggle...subsides to a point that they can live. I love them like fam. So it hurts me too an extent when they going through it. I almost feel like my own burn notice I partly developed over some time, has my Karma, backlashing into their lives. But I don't wanna sound like I'm making their trials and tribulations bout me.

My over analyzing of things and situations and the need to get to the bottom of it, has gotten the best of me at times. But shit is crazy now a days. Plus hearing news reports about mysterious birds and animal deaths. Economic resources (including some food) is running down in short supply. Cause bad weather is doing more damage to crops than b4. Over the the next few years or so, Water levels in NYC may rise to a point to over flood the whole city. (Not a good look) I'm like WTF...? Also, apparently a new zodiac sign to astrology has given the rest a twist of fate altering the signs of most held dear since birth. Technicalities and all. smh.

Anyway, I've come to some re- revelations as well as news ones as of late.

Many of my bad habits (like most other people) can be summed up with the old adage, "If you keep doing what you been doing. You gone keep getting what you been getting". Thing is, my CP Time with people, places and things. As well as my Procrastination and for some strange reason, a fear of success to a degree...have pointed in a neg. light with that saying. Affecting my will and determination to be employed again. Affecting my financial state and also hindering my guarantee to my self, to get back to my academics and get my desired degrees (a BS in business management, AS in some discipline of engineering and a Masters in another field). But Sitting on my ass and saying it that I'd do this and that have never really been my style. So from this point I'm gone be like Nike with my actions...and JUST DO IT!! You know about it, for the most part when I'm done and ready for you to acknowledge my moves. This entry today will be my testimony and reality check to remind me....TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE! STOP FUCKING AROUND AND CREATE THE AVENUES OF ACCOMPLISHMENT AND ACHIEVEMENT TO MAKE MY ASS HAPPY ALREADY!!

I think this is an appropriate time to end this log and get to business on the grindaholic road 2 redemption. And shake this sluggish energy fully off I've felt since the year started. By the grace of the universe and almighty, with the power and means to become available, I'll be on my way to Chicago by Sunday morn/afternoon. Its about that time.

L.O.L. (Lessons of love) final draft of a new piece in my Book (Unlocked thoughts of a Prophet's Temple)

L.O.L. (Lessons of Love)

FOR A LONG TIME NOW,

I’VE FELT MY HAPPINESS WAS ENGAGED

TO THE ANGEL OF DEATH;

AND SHE ONLY PAID ATTENTION TO ME WHEN

HER FIANCÉ WASN’T AROUND

ALL OF US ATTENDED THE SCHOOL OF HARD KNOCKS,

AT THE UNIVERSITY OF LIFE

ONE OF MY MAJOR COURSES

WAS ONE OF MANY CLASSES IN

LESSONS OF LOVE;

THIS BANDIT BROTHER FROM BROOKLYN

WAS WET BEHIND THE EARS

WHEN IT CAME TO THIS SUBJECT,

NERVOUS AS SHIT.

NOT KNOWING WHAT TO EXPECT

THE NOVICE IN ME EXPERIENCED MORE LUST THAN LOVE.

ONE OF THE LESSONS I'VE LEARN SO FAR IS,

THAT HALF THE WOMEN I'VE MET OR KNOWN

HAVE THE PREMISCONCEPTION THAT,

JUST BECAUSE I WRITE AND PERFORM POETRY

THAT ANYTHING I SPIT AT THEM IS BS INSINCERE GAME;

AND NOT GENERALLY FROM THE HEART

IF THAT’S THE CASE,

TELL ME WHAT WOULD YOU CALL MISOGYNISTIC LYRICS

FROM A "RAPPER" THAT’S DESIGNED TO

MAKE YOUR LEGS PART FOR THEM...?

ADOLESCENT LYRICISTS THAT RAPE THE MC ARTFORM;

JUST TO GET YOUR NIPPLES HARD AND PANTIES WARM.

SEE, THERE WAS A TIME WHEN

MY HAPPINESS ACTUALLY GAVE ME THE TIME A DAY.

IT CAME TO ME AT POINTS IN THE FORM OF A FRIEND,

LOVER AND IN UNISON;

HAD SACRED DESIRE DAY DREAMS,

FROM THOSE DAYS TO THIS MOMENT

I'VE FELT THAT SHE WAS, WHAT A BROTHER NEEDS.

NOW I ADMIT IT,

I'M NO SAINT.

MORE LIKE AN OFF/ON SINNER,

I’M KIND OF A FLIRT.

BUT, FOR THE MOST PART I CAN BE ONE IN A FRIENDLY WAY.

THOUGH I'D BE LYING TO YOU BY SAYING,

THAT VERB, IN MY VOCABULARY DIDN'T COME WITH A PRICE TO PAY.

SINGLE OR ATTACTCHED;

WHEN ME AND KARMA BROKE UP A WHILE BACK,

SHE LEFT A SCARLET LETTER BURN NOTICE

IN THE CHEST OF MY AURA.

HAPPINESS BECAME DISTANT WHEN SHE FOUND OUT

AND READ THE SCARLET NOTICE OF PAIN

LEFT ME ALONE ON CAMPUS!

SO THESE WORDS ARE MOSTLY WHAT I USE TO STAY SANE.

SOME FORCE OF UNGODLY NATURE I BIRTHED DONE DAMNED US!

MAYBE THIS IS WHY MY LAST DISTANT LOVER AND FRIEND LEFT ME.

MAYBE MY LACK OF ABILITY TO PROVIDE THE BARE NECESSITIES

OF A RELATIONSHIP DOOMED IT FROM THE START.

SO MY BOOKS ARE ALWAYS OPEN...

THAT POSSIBLY ONE DAY I'LL GET THE FORMULA RIGHT.

THESE LESSONS OF LOVE AREN'T ALWAYS EASY TO LEARN.

PEEP THE CANDLES OF MY HEARTS WINDOW SILL

BURNING AT BOTH ENDS;

I NEED SORROW NOT TO BE CONSIDERED MY SO CALLED "SIDE CHICK"

MAKING IT HARD TO BEGIN A FRESH LOVE AFFAIR

HAPPINESS & I CAN BARE FRUIT THAT’S NOT STRANGE.

HOW THE HELL CAN SHE BE A PART OF MY FUTURE

WHEN THE 3 MAJOR TESTS; TRUST, COMMITMENT, AND LOYALTY

DON'T SHOW UP AS "PASSED" ON MY TRANSCRIPT...?

IT’S A DAMN TRIP HOW MY GOOD INTENTIONS

TURN INTO BAD HABIT TRAITS IN SOMEONE ELSE'S EYES!!

THIS IS NOT THE RANTING OF INSECURE MARTYRISM

TO CLAIM DESPERATE SYMPATHY,

LIKE ANY REAL MAN, IT JUST FUCKS ME UP

MENTALLY AND EMOTIONALLY

WHEN THE TRUTH SPEAKS THEIR SOUL

BUT I’M LOOKED AT AS A BOY CRYING WOLF.

SO HOW CAN A MAN BREAK DOWN A WALL

OF AN OVER PROTECTED HEART,

WHEN SHE USES HIS ALLEGED HEART BREAKING ACTIONS TO COME,

TO ADD MORE BRICKS...?!

IT’S LIKE I'M DAMNED IF I DO,

AND I'M DAMNED IF I DON'T!

SEE, ALL I HAVE IS HOPE.

AND APPARENTLY MORE STUDYING TO DO,

BEFORE I CAN TRY TO PURSUE HAPPINESS

IN THE FORM OF LOVE AGAIN…

TILL THEN,

MY CURRENT G.P.A. WILL KEEP MAKING IT CLEAR TO ME,

"YOU ARE NOT READY!"

^{-“Honest Abe” Abraham Benjamin [© 2010]}

Tomorrow night! Dec. 12th 2nd Annual Mid-Winters night Dream!!

This Sunday (tomorrow night) My last feat. of 2010. come out and make it a memorable one!!

see you there!!

http://www.reverbnation.com/dtruthspeaks

New shows, 1st Chamber release in Dec., First BK feat. of 2011 and New Video

Peace, Whats up my people...?

I hope today was as blessed for you as well. And as rejuvenating and the lord is shining his light,

on you as you as we embark on this new day pushing deeper into Winter season.

Its still SCORPIO SEASON IN FULL BLOOM!!

Thank you again as a continued/new supporter of me, my work and this movement.

And that today brings you new, satisfying blessings ahead.

WHATS BEEN HAPPENING...

An new place for poets and promoters alike has been created by internationally known poet/author/musician Ainsley Burrows at poetryexchange.ning.com Where you can link up with other poets/promoters and end up booking a show for your self anywhere in the world. I've recently joined it. And for the first time anywhere have, for the most part, my entire artist resume along with an updated bio. (poetryexchange.ning.com/Honestabe)

Oh. and if you aren't a part of my only and official facebook group, please join.

www.facebook.com/group.php

My Amazon wishlist is still available for belated b-day gifts you may wanna still get me. Just saying. Lol.

Abe's Wish list

Also, I decided recently to get a vimeo account (free one) which I'll most likely be uploading old and new vids as well as an alternate to/from my youtube account/channel. Here is the link below for future reference.

http://www.vimeo.com/honestabe

There are two big shows going down for me this month

Saturday, Nov. 20th

I'll be part of a 12 hr. fundraising event/Mic-a-thon.

Raising $$ to keep Sistas on the Rise (a Community space that helps young and teenage mothers and mothers to be get and stay on there feet, life wise. Also, has a weekly Saturday Open mic during evening hours); Open to continue its mission. go to soulsweetsanctuary.com/ and/or www.sistasontherise.com/Home.shtml FMI.

And check for more info on the event in my show schedule below.

Also, I'll be making my 2nd feature appearance at the legendary Nuyorican Poets cafe, Nov. 27th. 9 months after my first back in February of this year. Features also include, Paz, The Werdsman, (Poet, L.I., NY/Brooklyn), and D the Schizophrenic (Poet, Newark, NJ) If you can make the trek or if your in town at the time, your attendance and support would be great!! :o)

For directions go to nuyorican.org

Dec. 12th (Sunday)

Write Hand Ent. Presents:

Mid-Winter Nights Dream (Erotic Poetry Event)

Feat. Performance.

Follow link FMI bellow:

www.facebook.com/event.php

1ST CHAMBER RELEASE

My book,(Unlocked thoughts of a Prophet's Temple) if you were unaware, will be "unlocked" soon. In parts anyway. I've decided due to $$ limitations currently, that I'll be releasing my 5 chapter chapbook, for now, with each chapter as separated books themselves. The first one slated to be ready by early/mid Dec. at the latest. And will be subtitled: "Humble Beginnings". If your also not aware what my book will be about, basically is, : a look into my trials and tribulations as a said, "Prophet/soothsayer" with affirmations, passages and poems to express them in a creative understanding form. Over almost the past 3 decades and mainly the past half decade of things I went through.

Finally, I know my BK heads have been waiting, patiently. So....My next and First feature in BK in a while will be in the New year. February 2nd, 2011! :-D And I do plan to get loose with this tongue! Lol! The details are below in show schedule of the link to my reverbnation page.

http://www.reverbnation.com/dtruthspeaks

And yes. I'm currently working out details and making arrangements to make it down to ATL, PHILLY, BALTIMORE, MA, CA, TX, NC & SC as well as other areas included on the west coast, and further North and South east, within the next few weeks and months. (Trying to set up a tour heading into and by early next year at the latest)



Pass my events on to a friend in the area who can make it too.
Lemme know whats up. get back at me anytime.
Bring your positivity, inspirational presence and I'll bring the truth with me. ;o)

Peace, productivity & prosperity. Stay blessed & elevated. B-)


PS: And as for my album, which I'm aware that many are anxious to drop. Will be getting it in some more time in the studio real, real soon. So that I can be ready in time for l8r this Winter. With prod. by MC and producer Chris Phoenix. And Producer/singer-song writer Omni Blaze. Still touching base with the guest stars that will be on it. And believe me when I tell ya...we bout to make some magic happen on wax. Trust. Be ready for "Brooklyn's Lost Son" coming to venue, :) and a retailer near you. B-)

As soon as I confirm some new gigs I'm working out, the show schedule will be a bit heavier then it is right now.

Bare with me my people.

Here is a live performance I did back on the night of my reborn day. In a spot called, Kenny's Castaways in Lower Manhattan, NYC. Backed by a live band. Enjoy!

-Honest Abe

Mine and the Movement's next moves and book update

Peace TCM Family.




Its still SCORPIO SEASON IN FULL BLOOM!! Lol.
Thank you again as a continued/new supporter of me, my work and this movement.
And that today brings you new, satisfying blessings ahead.

WHATS BEEN HAPPENING...

An new place for poets and promoters alike has been created by internationally known poet/author/musician Ainsley Burrows at poetryexchange.ning.com Where you can link up with other poets/promoters and end up booking a show for your self anywhere in the world. I've recently joined it. And for the first time anywhere have, for the most part, my entire artist resume along with an updated bio. (poetryexchange.ning.com/Honestabe)


Also, I decided recently to get a vimeo account (free one) which I'll most likely be uploading old and new vids as well as an alternate to/from my youtube account/channel. Here is the link below for future reference.

http://www.vimeo.com/honestabe


My amazon wish is still available for belated b-day gifts for you to get me. Just saying. lol.

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




And yes. I'm currently working out details and making arrangements to make it down to ATL, PHILLY, BALTIMORE, CA, TX, NC & SC as well as other areas included on the west coast, and further North and South east, within the next few weeks and months. (Trying to set up a tour heading into and by early next year at the latest)



Pass my events on to a friend in the area who can make it too.
Lemme know whats up. get back at me anytime.
Bring your positivity, inspirational presence and I'll bring the truth with me. ;o)


Peace, productivity & prosperity. Stay blessed & elevated. B-)


PS: And as for my album, which I'm aware that many are anxious to drop. Will be getting it in some more time in the studio real, real soon. So that I can be ready in time for l8r this Winter. With prod. by MC and producer Chris Phoenix. And Producer/singer-song writer Omni Blaze. Still touching base with the guest stars that will be on it. And believe me when I tell ya...we bout to make some magic happen on wax. Trust. Be ready for "Brooklyn's Lost Son" coming to venue, :) and a retailer near you. B-)


My book,(Unlocked thoughts of a Prophet's Temple) if you were unaware, will be "unlocked" soon. In parts anyway. I've decided due to $$ limitations currently, that I'll be releasing my 5 chapter chapbook, for now, with each chapter as separated books themselves. The first one slated to be ready by months end/early Dec. at the latest. And will be subtitled: "Humble Beginnings". If your also not aware what my book will be about, basically is, : a look into my trials and tribulations as a said, "Prophet/soothsayer" with affirmations, passages and poems to express them in a creative understanding form. Over almost the past 3 decades and mainly the past half decade of things I went through.

(Another important reminder) FYI: Here is some info via Brother named Eric Normil Mendez pass to me and ask to spread the word about.

"The NAACP Jamaica Branch Youth Council is hosting a Poetry Slam Event on Nov 13 2010. If you are someone you know is interested in competing please have the follow this link to feel out the application
acrobat.com/#d=GhIwBYseR9zI6B3nnBStlA and email it to naacpyouthpoetryslam@gmail.com. If there are any questions about the event please email you questions to that email address. "


I see positive changes in my future. And in light of that, here is an oldie, but goody of mine. Enjoy!! :o)

I Am Change

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VxWCpMbvwHg



Feat. Performance in Bridgeport, New Haven & Hartford,CT
Winter 2011
Details: TBA


And as always for any more info about shows coming up or to just holla get at me check the sites below.

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

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