Good Black Men
Good Black Men are indeed all around us. We pass them on the streets, in
the malls, and at work. Most we can't see because we don't know what a good
man really looks like. He usually isn't flashy enough or rich enough to turn
our heads. He might not wear a suit or push a Lexus. He might not have a
body like Tyson with a Denzel face. But, as you mature, you realize it's
better to find someone who's got your back rather than someone who turns your
head.
A good man will stick with you thought thick and thin, the good times and the bad times, the happy times and sad times. He’ll be there when ever you need him even if u just needed some one to listen to or talk to. He may not always say what you want to hear but he all ways has your best interest at heart.
A good man doesn't agree wholeheartedly with everything you say. He
doesn't just tell you what you want to hear and do the opposite. He doesn't
declare how sensitive, sweet, caring, sincere, etc. he is (he won't have to
because it shows). He has his own opinions and yours may clash, but he doesn't
have to degrade you to prove he's right. He even admits at times to being
wrong, especially if you are willing to do the same.
A good man is not going to meet every item on your checklist. He is
human with frailties and faults mixed in with all of his wonderful, strong
attributes. He needs your love and respect. He needs to feel that you
don't live to catch him doing something wrong so you can declare, "Aha! I knew
you were a dog!"
A good man isn't insecure about his woman having great achievements. In fact, he is her number one supporter and becomes disappointed with her
when she begins to lose herself, especially for the sake of only wanting to
make him happy.
His happiness comes with seeing her excel in her dreams and
accomplishing her goals, for as she excels and is exalted, a good woman will bring her good man right along with her.
A good man doesn't necessarily give you a huge birthday or Valentine's
gift. He shows his love in the ways that are comfortable to him. Don't judge
him by TV standards. No one is really living a fairy tale. You'll miss out
on your own fairy tale by buying into the myth that our men are no good.
It's just not true.
A good black man is a man of his word. He says what he means and means
what he says. His word is his bond. He never leaves you wondering if he is
going to call or show up - he is dependable. A good black man has a love and a
heart for God (Jesus). As his relationship and love with and for God
grows so will his relationship and love with and for you grow. Our beautiful
black men we salute you, appreciate you and thank you for who you are
and all you've done.
Pass this along to some of the Good Black Men you know and a few women
that need to read it ... So that they can recognize a good black man
