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The Merits of My Grandmother

The Merits of My Grandmother

Posted 28 October 2009 | By Kyla G. Bingham | Categories: General Discussion | 1 Comment

Matriarch to us all you are.
Amid the darkest night, the brightest star.
Mischievous humor and twinkling eyes,
A smile to rival brightest skies.
Nor can I forget that rapier wit,
Enough to chop you down to size, or make you stop—and ponder life a bit.
Will I one day be someone like you? Strong and wise, in control and caring, [...]

I’m Out (For Me and My Girls)

I’m Out (For Me and My Girls)

Posted 19 October 2009 | By Kyla G. Bingham | Categories: Culture | Comments Off

Your proclivity toward duplicity does not meet with my complicity.
I can’t and won’t deal with this turbulence—I’m seeking synchronicity.
You tell a million lies every minute—I’m sick of your multiplicity.
Don’t try to sell it cuz I ain’t buyin’—don’t even attempt to solicit to me.
Your predilection for deception is no way to gain my affection.
Though you think [...]

If Ali Used a Pen (A Small Ego Trip)

If Ali Used a Pen (A Small Ego Trip)

Posted 12 October 2009 | By Kyla G. Bingham | Categories: Culture | 4 Comments

I’m verbally pugilistic.
And tho’ you may not dig me at first, I grow on you like something cystic.
I’m not being narcissistic,
But for you to try and out-word me, that’s like a mortal tryna battle a mystic.
This ain’t gon’ go 12 rounds of 3 . . . you’d just end up paying defeat a visit.
For you [...]