Lawrence S. Pertillar Poems

No tears delivered,
From eyes known to cry.
From eyes open wide and dried...
A sparkle comes.
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When something isn't...
Why empower it with concern?
What lesson is there learned,
By choosing to discuss...
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Nostalgic with no gift to innovate.
And experiencing unintended consequences,
From a time that more complicates their lives.
Are the ones trying to coverup their mistakes with lies!
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People fed lies all their lives,
Could care less about a fiscal cliff.
Or if a sweet potato pie is baked from scratch.
Too many have lived in or near poverty,
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If people had invested more of their interest,
In living vibrant and wholesome lives to live...
This would be reflected to see,
Instead of the acceptance of negativity.
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It is...
For whatever the reasons why,
What you wish to exist...
Isn't.
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NOW what are they protesting?

'They have come to protest,
That the government...
Has shown them less interest.'
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Why is there so much attention given,
To the 'could-have-beens' but weren't mentioned...
For positions they might have held.
But decisions made were determined with intention...
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I wish I can again get this year,
The happiness I received last Christmas.
And the many years before.
To share and toast,
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You want to play with me?
Good!
Be prepared.
I've been seeking a competitive opponent,
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