Lawrence S. Pertillar Poems

Proper.
With the training,
Of the best etiquette...
False impressions can make.
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Those who have made efforts to endeavor,
Making attempts to contribute...
Their experiences with enlightenment.
For them not to expect,
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That climb.
From obscurity.
And surrounded by the darkness,
Of a challenging negativity.
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This Earth we inhabit,
Is neither above or below...
To the left or the right.
Nor in the center to be depicted,
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There is one thing to say.
About those who respect others.
But to them,
From those 'others'...
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You keep your thoughts and feelings,
Under key and lock.
From behind closed doors you stay,
Suspicious of who knocks.
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Those same paths taken,
That have become trenches.
Remain to stay repeated ways,
People take to reach dead ends.
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It does not matter to anyone else,
Who hides a broken heart.
To mend alone with no one's help.
Especially not that 'significant' other.
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Having wealth has proven,
There are some things to value...
Some will never be able to buy.
Regardless of the price.
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Unhappy people.
Unhappy living lives,
They have been blessed to live.
Although everyday complain,
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