Lawrence S. Pertillar Poems

Don't condescend,
When there is no need to be.
Choose to be straight.
Decide to be upfront and direct.
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It doesn't matter how small or big the fool.
Or the number of tricks these fools use,
To disguise their appearances.
Loving the attention is what they wish to get.
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Some people refuse to be instructed.
Or accept critique as a useful possibility.
OR believes someone who gives it,
Is on their side with an honesty to criticize.
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The lines continue to grow long,
Outside the freshly renovated restaurant, Denial.
People await and stand patiently to taste...
The popular Smothered Crooks In Hot Gravy.
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You didn't care enough 'then'...
To give it your full attention.
Or mention having an interest.
So why and what is it that you expect?
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I find these times to witness...
The most amazing of all times lived,
For anyone who attempts...
To make sense of them.
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I have given my time and knowledge obtained,
To others freely.
With the hope they 'did' believe,
They were doing 'me' the favor! And...they were!
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In a group looped,
To choose flavorites who are savored...
The ones accepted and in cahoots.
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Minimize the pain that came to remain.
Even though it's difficult to let it go.
Even though it's difficult when it shows.
But denying with a hiding only makes it grow.
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People who discredit somebody else,
Do it with intention meant!
By berating anyone they pick to choose,
With a hope of attention to get.
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