Lawrence S. Pertillar Poems

Respect them?
They don't respect the honor
Of their own.
Although they do embrace,
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When in Rome,
Do what the Romans do!

'Yeah...
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People are such mysterious creatures to observe.
When it's believed
Someone seen on a daily basis,
Has no worth they can detect.
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For decades you caused me agony!
By telling lies people still believe.
And now since we've gotten older,
You want me to accept your practiced apologies.
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When one sweats to deliver,
I doubt if basking in adulation
Is the purpose behind it.
Unless it has been whispered,
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Punished by fame and talents...
Leaves cries for help unheard.
A rest from this is eventually sought.
It is granted.
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Those actions will leave our lives better off?
Those actions...
Will leave,
Our lives...
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I am often amazed by those
Who offer their consultations freely
To assist in my understanding,
Of my own experiences!
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What are you ready to express,
With such a willingness to project?
Whatever it is...
Consider this,
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They've joked themselves
Right into remoteness.
Mintrels of salvation conditioned...
And prepared to say 'cheese'
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