Lawrence S. Pertillar Poems

I want to get with your turtle.
Your turtle seems so at peace,
At a slow pace that really creeps.
Taking everything easy.
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Don't you love it,
When people interpret your thoughts...
Or something you have said into what they wish?
You can repeat what you have said,
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There is nothing left to surprise...
Unless eyes have been closed,
To ignore false realities...
Resting still in accepting disguise!
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Divisiveness is encouraged to exist.
This keeps issues of fear discussed...
With images that disgust,
And assisted by the use of threats
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If you should someday,
Find my words in the archives.
And discover the thoughts I have,
Shared in my way.
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The moment it is realized,
A chip long carried on your shoulder
Has been dissolved...
A graduation has occurred.
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'Be not less...
But more with your wishes.
God is listening to you.
And 'all' that you desire
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My fellow Americans...
Latinos, Blacks
Rednecks, bigots
Aztecs, Egyptians
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I remember when contradictions to ideals mentioned,
Were quickly dismissed.
And covered up to immediately hush.
With an ostracizing of those of tarted tongues.
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'Do you want this?
Come and get it.'

I slept with dreams.
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