Lawrence S. Pertillar Poems

I want to know,
You.
Not that 'you'...
Prepared and rehearsed.
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Do they wish to impress?
Or do they live just to do it,
As part of a 'self' consciousness.
Conscious their gifts exist.
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Could a wisdom be hidden.
And purposely deprive someone?
Could opportunities be granted...
For those who are selected?
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Eyes and high cheekbones!
That's how I can tell they are all related!
This crotch theory you've got,
Makes absolutely no sense.
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When they did not know...
They chose to disrespect!
When they discovered for themselves,
What was real.
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A conscious mind,
Showing up late and half dressed...
Will go much further.
Than the unconscious one,
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Landry is my first nephew!
So proud I am...
That he has become a great man.
I am familiar with his easy smile.
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I am always 'here'...
Like the consciousness,
Keeping me aware!
With a vision clear.
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Silhouettes of vignettes
Selected carefully,
As one who chooses a favorite pet!
Remembering a darkened time,
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Sitting in a nest of fulfilled wishes...
That's what I see for you!
Surrounded by all your hopes and dreams...
Each one for you has come true!
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