Lawrence S. Pertillar Poems

What is there more gratifying,
Than awakening to another early morning.
Feeling blessed and satisfied,
That a yesterday to have lived,
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From podiums to pulpits.
Eventually diseasing everywhere to teach.

Anyone raised from birth to display,
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In an uproar.
By what a few have caused.
Never thinking of themselves to be suspected.
Yet in an uproar,
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Based upon hearsay and what others observe.
Neither to validate nor prove to exist.
Many will run to the streets or rooftops to shout,
With mouths opened wide...
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Capitalism is greed.
Capitalism is theft.
Capitalism is deception.
That is why it is called capitalism.
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More annoying become those,
With their raised voices.
After decades of choosing a choice,
Of remaining silent in compliance...
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Leaders to defend them.
Were leaders reliable.
Unquestionably competent with confidence.
Leaders who sat in positions committed.
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Rumors to hear them,
When heard to believe.
Seldom will be disputed.
Immediately what is heard is accepted.
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A looking behind to find one's future.
May be more productive,
For those who are looking ahead.
Not to have learned anything of benefit,
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Remove all the makeup.
Do not put it in storage.
Throw it away.
Be unafraid to expose,
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