Lawrence S. Pertillar Poems

I am going to have fun.
Even if it is done at your expense.
I had been the one,
Seeking sense when there was none.
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The first time I became aware,
A declared friend couldn't say or spell...
My name correctly.
Or had not paid a visit to my home at all...
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From sensitive to monster.
Cold and thoughtless.

From homo to queer.
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To those who say,
They have no time to utilize...
That which provides a convenience in their lives.
Are finding a way to say,
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With eyes opened wide they've made choices,
Throughout their lives.
Believing they obtained stability...
In a world in which their values were compromised.
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Observe and see for yourself...
Those of competence imposing rumored threats.
As the ones who are exposing their insecurities,
Do their best to unravel at the seams...
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A bragging is done about the number of babies made.
But not one of the 'donators' prove themselves worthy,
To stay up to the grade they charade.
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It's not just folks in Arizona.
It is a reflection of a mindset,
Trapped in disrespect.
And lofty in self perception.
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None of this you say is expected?
I can not imagine why?
All my life I have shared my interests.
And no secret about it had been kept.
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If you could pray frustrations away...
Would you try it?
Or,
Would you fight it?
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