Lawrence S. Pertillar Poems

I wish I could issue rose glasses to those in need.
Those hoping to get a taste of that dangling carrot.
Or a slice of apple pie topped with homemade icecream.
If this would mean an end to a chase.
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They don't have the honesty to tell you the truth?
I can't believe I am hearing 'you' say this!

When did you become an advocate of truth?
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Time spent in the hushing of dissidence,
Has not gained in their influence.
Nor has the sweetened taste of the flavor...
Forced upon the tongues of those misguided,
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We guzzle up quick those sporting events.
With a rushing done to ease our minds,
From serious thinking to keep common sense...
Prioritized as we survive.
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I never stood with wishes to leap into a loop.
Or be...
Those People,
Peeped deep...
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It's not just one thing.
It's the accumulation of many things,
Beginning the effects of a downslide felt.
The appearance of cracks gone ignored,
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Escalation of an infestation...
Gone unaddressed.
And producing heartbreak,
For those who now confess...
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Roofs caving in!
Children with weapons
Are inacting 'our' sins.
And we choose to blame
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I accept your apology.
And have forgiven all your dirty deeds.
I have also spoken highly of you.
Since I don't have revenge to retrieve.
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Believing to lift themselves up,
By demeaning the activities of others...
Reveals the observation of many things seen.
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