Lawrence S. Pertillar Poems

Back from the sinking,
That kept them drinking thinking.
And feeling much defeated.
But now back on their feet!
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Learning to listen,
With attention not mentioned...
Assists an understanding,
Affording one to comprehend!
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In a 'wow' moment,
A denied reality is admitted.
With startling truths being revived...
From the mouths of those,
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Isn't it good?
Doesn't it feel grand?
It's one of my own creations...
To share and spread upon the land!
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Got that fix connected.
No plans to visit...
Or reject a knock unexpected!
Enjoying just to sit,
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You accept all kinds of trash,
And wonder 'why' I don't participate?
I can find garbage anywhere...
And for me that is not a debate!
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Don't worry about them catching up.
They are still trying to locate the scent
From thoughts they claim they lost!
If they had them in the first place...
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This 'vision' of awareness,
Identified with one's own mortality...
Awakens 'realities'!
And therefore,
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Am I too old?
Is it too late?
Have I waited too long,
To contemplate my fate?
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They did not understand his smile
Or the quick pacing of his steps.
They did not understand
Why rumors did not affect him!
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