Lawrence S. Pertillar Poems

They find themselves in acceptable bondage.
Feeling complete and shackled,
With a dignity and pride...
Only money and the absence,
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Its gotta be love...
When she shows it,
He knows it.
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Get Godzilla on the phone!

'We're trying to negotiate.
But even he says he will not take the blame,
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These practices administered are nothing new.
People are becoming less deluded.
And amazed these 'truths' are being revealed.
They are frightened!
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Each day I awaken,
And I thank God for His blessings.
Also I give thanks...
To those spiritual guides,
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The issue of race...
Ignored and left unexplored,
Will not erase what has taken place.
Or not being able to face its destructiveness...
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The cost of living
Getting out of reach.
The English language,
Taught in schools...
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You are so far removed from my to do list.
So distant you are,
My binoculars can not locate you.
I never thought I would feel this way.
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Where are your children?
They are awfully quiet this evening.

'We're trying new methods of discipline.
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Some like to question my patriotism.
Because I express pessimism,
With negative criticisms.
If anything I should be accused,
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