Lawrence S. Pertillar Poems

What has been done...
I took it personal.
Thinking of myself too much at times.
Wanting more to give...
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Raised to place their values in 'things'.
And the superficialness of looks,
With the best of false pretensions.
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There is a lot of emptiness these days.
People are trying to fill up these spaces,
As quickly as possible.
Unsatisfied with themselves and where they are.
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No need to call him an imbecile.
He represents a reflection of their decency.
Those of 'supreme quality'!
And selecting him to lead.
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They find themselves in acceptable bondage.
Feeling complete and shackled,
With a dignity and pride...
Only money and the absence,
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Its gotta be love...
When she shows it,
He knows it.
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Get Godzilla on the phone!

'We're trying to negotiate.
But even he says he will not take the blame,
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These practices administered are nothing new.
People are becoming less deluded.
And amazed these 'truths' are being revealed.
They are frightened!
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Each day I awaken,
And I thank God for His blessings.
Also I give thanks...
To those spiritual guides,
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The issue of race...
Ignored and left unexplored,
Will not erase what has taken place.
Or not being able to face its destructiveness...
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