Lawrence S. Pertillar Poems

I admit...
There are gifts and talents,
I was born with.
I never had desires to 'be'.
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Ma...
Why do you spank me so much?
You know you are creating my dysfunctions.
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People divide amongst themselves,
With a choosing of 'sides'.
And those 'sides' subdivide within to begin,
Decisions that are made...
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There is more power in one ounce,
Of detergents used...
To remove stains out of dirty laundry,
Or the washing of greasy dishes...
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I am not those dark days lived.
To perform an existing within shadows.
I am not,
One who sits comfortably...
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No one can borrow money,
Squeezed from empty pockets.
Or dream of eating from a feast,
Deliciously prepared...
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Those conditioned to perceive themselves,
With undeniable rights...
To receive even when cupboards are bare.
Are those who will never be convinced,
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Do I undo?
To improve upon that which has been done?
Sure.
It is a necessity.
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Am I gay?
Why?
Is that something to be today?
If it is...
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There are those who escalate,
Reasons they should be offended.
Especially those who lie about their deeds,
Even in the face of the ones witnessing them done.
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