Lawrence S. Pertillar Poems

From podiums near and far,
'Convincement' ceremonies...
Will be delivered to expect,
People listening to hear them...
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Often I would sit.
Finding the time to ask myself,
Do I write for the enjoyment of it.
Or if this interest is more a gift.
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Open wide your mind.
Remove lies from your eyes.
And...
See the truth as is.
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Most people grow to learn,
From their own mistakes made.
This is life lived.
To experience without,
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Like the first time to have it,
That mysteriousness of sex...
When done gratifies.
Or denied by some,
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Your Terrificness?

"Yes.
I approve of your clarity.
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Ladies and gentlemen,
Our selection committee...
Has picked someone,
Who can relay...
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From my assessment,
To have observed.
After being served,
The most delicious oxtails.
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Explaining away the obvious.
Which has its obvious origins,
Rooted in historic guilt.
And smothered insecurities.
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Diversity as is,
To have lived it and enjoyed.
Attracts greed feeding money leechers.
Seeking condos and chic restaurants.
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