Lawrence S. Pertillar Poems

You've lost me!
And I've conceded.
My efforts to free you,
Were without your consent!
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There is nothing I've done...
You are now discovering,
I had not already known.
With a clarity and understanding.
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Be well.
Stay honest and confident 'within'.
Remember, what ever is outside of yourself...
You are in it and not of it.
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You've given me lots of reason,
To keep a level head and play it cool.
You've given me insight to reason,
To accept the past has passed.
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The only ones who seem to be unafraid to face fear,
Are those who are unaware they are suppose to.
And refuse they do to listen to definitions of it,
For reasons others do to find it valued.
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There is something unattractive,
About recycled old habits.
They eventually stale.
Like a relationship with redundant activities.
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Do you think for one moment,
I would stay to tolerate your mess?
Did you think my patience would last forever?
And I would let you test me without protest.
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And we come back again,
Full circle...
Mentor friend of mine!
We've locked horns,
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Constant was that pain grimaced,
In those loved faces missed...
I knew.
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It is not easy to please.
Nor is it easier not to!
It is an addiction of sorts...
To come to grips with unconditional love.
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