Lawrence S. Pertillar Poems

Up in arms,
People are...
Pulling alarms.
...

On campaign trails,
They all sound great.
And in debates everyone captivates.
But those who vote,
...

Why are you gloating?
You look as if you were a mouse,
Who was just awarded...
A lifetime supply of cheese.
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The hardest thing for me to learn,
Was to say, 'No.'
And after I learned how to say it...
It became difficult,
...

Malice with intention,
Is not forgivable.
Even after the attempt is made,
To slide these deeds,
...

Don't be foolish.
Of course I like you.
Do you think I'd waste my time,
Arguing and cursing someone else?
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Your policies allowed,
Those 'crazed' to be praised.
With no depth to be appraised,
As consciousness raising.
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Whose duty is it,
To remove the veils?

What brave soul...
...

Some do their 'ooohhhs and aaahhhs'
Over the appearance of things.
With a caring less of content.
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The only satisfaction that arrives for some,
Is acknowledging the time...
When detachments are needed,
And have to come...
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