Lawrence S. Pertillar Poems

Those perfected and protected realities...
One may shield,
To share with others of like mind...
Will soon awaken to find themselves,
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If you are not showing you have integrity.
Why are you expecting to have bestowed respect?
Especially from those you believe should think of you,
As a priority in 'their' lives.
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Doesn't it seem easier to be selective,
When one's life has been materialistically blissed?
Easy it comes to pass judgements on others,
As if one has a purpose to do it!
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I shutter at the thought,
My brother experiences loses.
Or that my sister weeps...
From wishes to keep,
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A heart beating with no sign or clue,
To the meaning of empathy.
Or what others are going through.
And their suffering is in full view.
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Some seem ready to jump into a garbage dump.
Quick to dump their junk,
And then start running.
Quicker to abuse their minds.
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Too long in a deep sleep,
I had to have been.

My ideals now swept away...
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I will not chase someone who runs away.
Or give a thought to disobey my Maker...
Not today!
No,
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All I have to give you is my loyalty.
You have that for life.
Since you give respect to me.
Inspite of my flights...
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I exist as I do,
To observe the perfection of God.
The magnificent detail,
Each season brings.
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