Lawrence S. Pertillar Poems

They did not sever their associations
With the crooks and thieves,
That have brought them to their knees.
And at the threshold of devastation.
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Having wisdom should enlighten,
But sometimes it can frighten.
Especially when its expected,
Those of age should reflect it.
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Hope things are going well with yourself.
And you remain 'connected'
Beyond the mess of imperfections expressed.
By a nesting of delusions...
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Pent up desires
Do not fizzle with age!
That's what I thought...
Before,
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Standing back and peeking.
Through a cracked door.
Insuring a recession ignores them.
And stays across the street.
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We...
You and me.
Have spent too much time,
Playing charades.
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Blocked?
Don't let that stop you.
If it is meant to be...
You will touch and reach,
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Never become discouraged...
By a lack of encouragement,
You feel is deserved.
Do what you know is best for you.
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What school of thought
Best describes your current slide,
Into a slow motioned destitution?
A pinch of bittersweetness is not so bad?
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Who really is the one being manipulated?
The one who awaits the deception,
Not to publicly acknowledge it when it's done?
Or the one preparing the deed believing what is done...
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