Lawrence S. Pertillar Poems

When he had been depicted as a familiar joke...
Those who did it were fine with that.
Until the day came,
When those who thought they knew him...
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Enough!
Enough of this...
Self righteous ambiguity!
Fed by those seeking consciousness.
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Doesn't it seem as if those with selective memories,
Are always quick to tell their versions of truth...
With few facts involved.
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I've been forced to deal with 'aspects' of reality,
Most of my life.
And most of my life,
Never did I have wishes to flaunt a notoriety.
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I am in total agreement with your assessment.

It is difficult to live with limited funds.
Budgeting to pay for shelter, food and utilities.
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Those folks who play games of 'catch-me-if-you-can'
Are noticeably too self indulgent.
Hide in the wrong places.
And definitely order items off the menu,
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They would love to blame every blemish they have,
On him or her.
Them or those.
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Unattached to the aspects,
Of a divine spiritual connection to creativity.
An association of monetary value given...
Is in a mindset wished to confirm as seen.
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What will you say to those,
Who were unafraid.
The ones of faith and spoke the truth.
The ones you have betrayed.
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To know thyself is the greatest of all happiness.
With a joy and fulfillment free of tensions to mention.
So much is understood and comprehended then.
And so much can be accomplished when that happens.
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