Lawrence S. Pertillar Poems

Some folks may change personas,
But they wear the same pajamas.
And when they expose,
The same butt and nose...
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I'm so glad to see us back together.
Even though we argue and fight!
Let's keep 'us' back together...
So I can sleep peacefully at night!
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Some may say I don't 'NEED'
But that I 'WANT'!
But I know what I need...
And it's you that I want.
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What has made listening to comprehend,
A major undertaking very few do with intent.
Even in the middle of a thought to mention,
For it to come completely with it said...
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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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Forgiving does not erase to replace,
Or eliminate a pain to feel that is felt.
And words to use to abuse someone,
Has a way to linger...
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Being alone is not half bad
Once you've been 'I.D.-ed'
Crazy and mad!
And watching others go into mental fits.
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This is all new to me!
This day God has given,
I see.
So different than the yesterdays gone.
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To be definite about directions taken,
Can be traumatic for someone
Unprepared for an alternate route to take.
Usually roadblocks don't offer tips...
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