Lawrence S. Pertillar Poems

The 'eve' of fresh beginnings approach.
And this one does not linger to sit,
Upon a threshold wishing to cross.
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Why should 'you' care?

Uniforms were adorned,
To ensure your way of life and peace enjoyed...
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A baton held high...
With a pride one strides,
But reluctant to pass on.
Loses an influence that could cement,
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Where are my nights?
My days?
My mind?
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It is not okay,
To say what you wish...
About another.
Then decide from your lips,
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I do apologize.
My interests have been totally misunderstood.
I have no resources to fund,
Those homeless and needing to overcome their poverty.
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Wanting to mend them.
And to fix.
Those Broken relationships,
We came to know but miss.
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It isn't there sitting,
To provide incentive...
As it was mentioned to be intended.
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I've learned,
Not to confess too much.
Even to those I 'suspect' I can trust.
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With that mind that you have,
And all the things that you can do...
Why you only chase,
The money?
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