Lawrence S. Pertillar Poems

As soon as they realized pay was involved,
For something they deemed easy...
Everybody and their mamas wanted in on the act.
And that mindset remains with them to this very day.
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The strength in my words is intended.
Much like the use of cement is mixed,
To concrete the enhancement of steel...
Brick, aluminum and/or wood.
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All through my life I've heard it stated,
Who is doing 'what' for me.
And how my life has been made easy...
By the very same folks,
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I listen to these folks on talk radio,
Expressing their opinions of those of notoriety.
Who attempt living their lives as best as publicity will allow.
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Express what you wish,
About how you believe I live.
Whether done negatively or positive.
Behind my closed doors...
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You want me to turn up the heat?
I can only oblige you.
However,
I want it understood...
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Between two 'coo'-ers who detach,
There may be one disappointed who reacts...
With wishes to be remated.
Wanting more to be reattached.
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My heart and I no longer fight or wrestle,
Over which way to go.
No.
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Shot, maimed.
Dragged from behind trucks.
And swung randomly from trees.
That is the visual...
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I use to be that goose to cook.
One taken for granted...
Because I had been out and open.
Making the chase easy to take.
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