Lawrence S. Pertillar Poems

I have already had from me,
Tears to squeeze...
To have me feeling drained and empty.
As if a sponge left dry to see crumble.
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I don't have a lock on my heart,
To stop it from love.
Nor have I installed a wall,
To prevent my emotions...
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A doubling of duties,
Lessens those charms...
One uses to be discreet.
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I don't mind being played a fool.
The only challenge I have,
Is pretending I am not aware of it.
And getting bored by the time it takes,
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Profit watchers.
And thug betting racketeers,
Are of a similar mindset.
With abilities to come and leave,
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Children...
Once again,
It has been reported...
A few of you disobeyed our school policy,
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Remove the 'maybe'
From the things you need.

Remove the 'maybe'
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Choose to fly!
Choose to soar...
Above the clouds,
And touch the sky.
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Why try to reach minds closed?
What would be the point,
To impose upon that...
Which is disjointed.
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Can ants gathering in the smallest of hills...
Prevent the butterfly from flaunting its color?
They may prejudge its beauty.
And ability to attract.
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