Lawrence S. Pertillar Poems

Trust and truth decided,
By those who believe...
Honesty can be hidden and denied,
Can be reasons why people choose...
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If it's needed,
Why await for it to come.
If needed,
Who's going to have it done.
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I remember a love that had been idealistic.
A love felt fresh and for me realistic.
And when I first realized what it was to touch,
I believed I was the only one to witness it as much.
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I can not mend a fragmented World.
Nor can I fix those addicted to delusions.
I can only take my sincerity one step forward.
With the hope that step is respected,
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I wouldn't wait from others to get motivation.
Or approve of what you do they will appreciate.
A need for this may come and done for you too late.
Eliminate that habit to procrastinate.
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Is there anyone left wishing to revisit,
The hypocrisies of those hypocrites...
Exposing more to show themselves,
The ones who are the ridiculous misfits.
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No longer can I tolerate or welcome,
Vague relationships in which...
I am not regarded as a partner, friend,
Or a participating lover.
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Would I be less scrutinized,
To gain more fame and notoriety...
If I remained in expected limits,
And accepted pretense to charade?
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We live in times many have found their minds unaccepting.
Too many have wishes they keep to feed,
On a greed and other pleasures sought to bring them peace.
Only to keep many addicted to routines.
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If you feel you have a need,
To monitor someone else's activities...
With discussions brought up,
In social settings with others...
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