Lawrence S. Pertillar Poems

How severe are the changes today being made?
Remember when people who committed crimes,
Were locked away and sent to prison?
One not equipped to provide those incarcerated,
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Many incidents intended,
Has evidence as incentive.
But no one pays attention...
Or listens to what's being said,
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I've become less impressed on a daily basis,
With those who wish to express their views...
From behind a cart they push.
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Many young are so accustomed,
To seeing themselves addressed ignorantly...
Religiously follow like sheep in these steps,
And accept this as to reflect...
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There are those with insecurities,
Who believe them to be less noticeable...
If they are quick to point out the flaws,
And blemishes of others in public.
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'What on Earth are you doing? '

I'm trying to get inside.
But I don't want to offend anyone.
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An acceptance of what is,
To move on from it...
Increases the prospects of progress.
Although one will eventually admit,
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Oh beautiful it is to awaken each day,
To have choices to make...
And aspire to achieve to unlimited heights.
With a doing to have no one refuse what I like.
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Where are my nights?
My days?
My mind?
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The reality of things,
Often pricks and stings.
The reality of things,
Can bring on tears and sorrow.
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