Lawrence S. Pertillar Poems

Mine!
Even in the giving of it,
None left I can say...
Remains to exist.
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The hour of the liars,
Closes in upon them quick.
Those whose lips have flapped with lies...
Have found their alibis,
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Does that apparatus,
Provide you with a sense of status?
Does the way someone dress,
Immediately impresses you...
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Enjoy whatever it is in your life,
You believe supplies a benefit.
And if during your journey,
Limitation is not addressed to arrest
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If it was that simple...
Why the need,
For a depth of explanation?
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They have said he is all into 'it'.
With some super intelligent brain to pick.
But he aint nothing but an average 'hood' dude who sits...
Thinking about what to do next,
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Inside is my mecca.
A peace that is complete!
Released is all conflict.
My mind is at ease.
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When you ask me to critique,
With an opinion that is honest.
Don't expect me to deceive you...
With a sweetened tongue.
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I could make more sense,
If I chose to leave you some.
But I know if I did...
A clarity would not be recognized.
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'You don't mean a thing to me! '

Is that the message you want me to receive?
But each time you chance to see me publicly...
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