Lawrence S. Pertillar Poems

I wouldn't want to be a pharaoh.
Not today.
Not at these prices to pay.
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Ointments.
Moisturizers.
Facelifts and tummy tucks...
May slow the appearance,
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I use to believe,
Those who leeched...
Were not threats.
Well...
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Duels between thieves,
Eventually have to happen.
A source to go where thefts are made,
To ensure quality craved maintains its taste...
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None of my children,
Have resulted from adoption.
I know them.
I was instrumental in their creation.
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Rarely are those of deed doing,
Heard or seen flashing a résumé around...
To impress those within listening distance.
Or found searching to pass,
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I want to hold you in my arms...
With one thing on my mind!
A holding of 'you',
In my arms.
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One thing I have learned not to confirm.
That would be my inabilities!
I have learned to affirm my assets.
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You want the upper hand.
You want to make demands.
You want it clear as crystal,
At your command.
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Those who are fortunate,
To heed to those messages sent...
By listening or reading to comprehend,
What has been delivered and mentioned to them...
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