Lawrence S. Pertillar Poems

What your needs were.
And what mine are,
Have not changed.
I am sure.
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Why does it take one to age,
To reflect upon the importance of family?
A foundation meant to remain strong and cemented,
Would have the core of the family...
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So close to forever...
Yesterday we were.
But today's realities,
Have hampered our dreams...
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Walk,
With your palms open.
And I will keep you fed.
Remember,
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My mother would have my sister and I...
As kids,
To go look for a nice sized switch.
Then strip it before she whipped us with it!
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If we are not here to give and receive...
Why are we blessed with arms to reach.
And hands to offer,
What we have to share?
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Do as you must,
To accomplish that
Which fulfills your desires.
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We can not blame anyone for ripping someone off!
Have we not extended blessings...
To anyone acquiring opulence.
And living to feed gluttony,
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The ones that do not listen,
Seem the ones who can hurt the most.
The reckless ones!
Living without a care in the world.
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I've witnessed manipulators,
Come and go.
A few had used techniques...
As easily as massaging a couple of egos.
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