Tyrone Gayle Poems

Why are my fingers constantly wrapped around this device?
Wow, it is like a remote that manipulates both of my eyes,

I like it and I've put more than a ring on it!
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Calabar High School is one of the best, in the Land of Wood and Water,
For 5 years I was in its pride like a cub, it is more than my alma mater,
From there I chose to live a life of purpose which equates to a glad man,
So 'C-Bar! C-Bar! C-Bar! ', I shout it with great delight like a mad man.
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In the kitchen, being a houseboy, trying to finish before dad comes home,
Then in the corners of my eyes I spotted an adventure through my front windows,
Young female residents that lived right across the road,
Outside was nice and sunny so they were in lesser and tighter clothes.
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Wah gwaan? I'm at college and every semester, I'm gonna make the Dean's List,
I'm not trying to be a failure plus my folks can't afford the D's list,
What do I look like? Solidifying a stereotype by living by 'these fists'.
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I tried blending in and being like everyone,
Then I recognized that normality is a realm of boredom.

Yes, having typical traits programmed me into a societal robot,
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Why am I thinking so much like I am doing a crossword?
I am so engulfed with thoughts of looking back and looking forward,

I guess it is because it is the last day of the year,
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Outside is abnormally cold and I cannot take it anymore,
As such I am standing awkwardly in a women's clothing store,

A matter of fact, I am completely clueless when I will be out,
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That moment when everything feels so bright and free like you have exited a dark cave,
All you can do is jump and burst with happiness like popcorn in a microwave,

As such I am greatly grateful for one thing,
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Dear, leather Jacket, black gloves, and purple scarf,
Without your sweet embraces of warmth I am so soft,
Because this weather makes me want to cry and barf,
Oh I wish it was like a switch that I could turn off.
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Your repetitive knocks on my ears are too much,
Please, leave me alone and find a new crush,

The risk factors you possess are at an unbelievable high,
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