Lawrence S. Pertillar Poems

He became...
Affected!
You know the kind?
The ones who get a little money,
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Intimidations done,
To undermine someone...
Seldom work.
Those who do this...
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I fought petty wars for you.
Wars you never knew,
That came close to you.
I nipped them in the bud!
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It's raining on the inside of my heart.
Too long it has had periods of starting,
Without a stop.
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Sometimes I am so depressed with love!
Yes.
Depressed with it!
Some folks don't have it at all to give.
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I don't exist,
To see my name on the top
Of any list.
Or debate about my life experiences.
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To be who it is someone claims to be,
Takes courage.
Little of what one says they are,
Is nourished to be encouraged.
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Chasing to taste love from someone,
Will not be done by me.
Bar stools are full with those in flirtation mode,
Especially after a hard day of pushing papers...
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To the rim.
It gets full.
Spilling.
It can be used.
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My advice?
I am not one to give it.
Since it is not my expertise.
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