Lawrence S. Pertillar Poems

Call me names.
Other than the one I am given.
Disrespect my ethnic heritage.
In attempts to discredit,
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There is only one way,
To face and know truth.
And that is,
Comparing it to denial.
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Show me that way,
I could improve and be better.
And I will do the best I can,
To follow your example.
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Persistent and consistent discipline,
Takes the breaking to leave behind...
Those comfortable habits.
Many will find not easy to let go.
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No one claims to have noticed,
A life changing disaster.
Mostly ignored.
Yet clearly seem coming.
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Not often witnessed defeated,
Is one's invisible strength.
And the power of faith.
Maintained and held,
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Where is he now?

"Fixed.
In front of the mirror.
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I find it difficult to believe,
He did that all by himself.

"Did what by himself."
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If they choose not to love me,
They will be made to love me.
Slow down the process,
Of people being able to vote.
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Remember those days,
Long gone to have passed on.
When truth to say it and hear,
Would be as refreshing...
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