Lawrence S. Pertillar Poems

I know my willingness to assist you,
Comes as a surprise.
But I've noticed your list of repeated indignities,
Needs a fresher delivery.
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When people accept they've been set up,
And question to what degree?
There is nothing that can be said,
To people like this.
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Closer to show,
I am so in love with you.
What is it that I should do...
To prove what I feel is true?
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The awarding of one's self importance,
I don't understand.
Or the basis of one's achievement.
As if a seeking of attention,
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Anyone can make comments,
About feelings meant.
Feelings claimed to have!
But kept in one's mind,
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Being one who observes is a benefit.
Life is to be experienced and adventured,
To gain insight.
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Titles worn by some,
To them become as significant as the air one breathes.
It is as if a validation has been achieved.
And what they do has merit and can be believed.
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Deplored as horrible.
Despicable and pessimistic.
Cynical and gloomy.
Treacherous to a fault.
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Babysitting someone's emotions,
Is just too exhausting of a process.
And should never be a commitment made.
Decide when this is recognized,
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Success had meant for many,
The acquiring of things.
And a dress to impress façade.
To gain attention and enhance,
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