Lawrence S. Pertillar Poems

I've spent a lifetime dancing.
Entangled in a waltz,
From directions certain to false starts.
Romancing dreams!
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There are times without reason,
When the mind rewinds...
Finding thoughts of others to come unexpected.
And hoping that a call brings a gratitude to express.
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Evil is,
Something...
Some people need,
To feed on.
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I am not one to assess another's flaws,
With wishes they perceive my view of life.
I can not say who should rid themselves of them,
To correct themselves to make things for them right.
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If the only caring you did for me,
Was to pretend it done and successfully...
Guess which one of us benefitted,
By meeting someone genuine...
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Oh...?
I am more than willing,
To give you something other than fluff.
But you are the one,
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Defying the odds.
Winning to get attention,
After being kicked to the curb...
Is an awesome feeling one deserves.
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I got so wrapped up and locked into perfection.
Thinking I should be...
Someone other than me.
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If you happen to be one who brags,
About that which you love to say you own.
And your signature appears,
On outstanding loans?
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Why am I upset?
There is no one in a leadership position,
Who has taken responsibility...
For my lack of competence.
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