Lawrence S. Pertillar Poems

Always during and in the aftermath,
Exaggerated actions taken...
Seems to rush those quick and fast,
To erase the effects of what had just passed...
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Usually one gets in return,
What one has invested...
In time spent with interests given.
Support shown and patience.
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If I was inclined to criticize,
I would first research the motive...
For my purpose with intent to do that.
And then prepare myself to present facts.
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I have never been that amused,
To question the purpose of my fingers.
Or stopped to focus on my toes.
I have two eyes and ears kept open wide.
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The only thing given to the one who succeeds,
Is an ability to tolerate...
Comments made and actions done,
By those who create obstacles.
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If anyone is not devoted to detail,
And they call themselves...
Interested in the 'arts',
Instantly I become offended.
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As if hands greased,
Many are beginning to realize...
Lives they planned with schedules,
And priorities...
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I made the choice not to follow,
Or borrow opinions...
When I was much younger,
And then had decided...
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When someone is fed to adapt,
To deceptions and lies told.
That's all they know.
Like the giving of a nickname,
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I don't have to 'believe',
My kept feelings are real.
I remain attach and connected,
To know they are.
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