Lawrence S. Pertillar Poems

Why should I pay you any attention at all?
Where are your degrees and certificates,
That qualifies your wisdom and knowledge?
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When will they find peace?

'When they find something about themselves,
They like.'
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Popular although illiterate,
May gain one empathy votes.
But to declare someone like this,
Competent to lead?
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Acceptance heals!
A willingness to just let go...
To be a part of a natural process,
Reveals an ability to face the truth...
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Never do I wish to have you see,
My bad side.
That side of me,
That is stubborn.
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If the only thing you can produce,
Is an appearance at social functions.
And you find yourself there,
With others equally just as productive?
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Do you mind passing to me the quiche?

'Oh...
So,
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What do you think will happen,
In 2011?

'A lot of people will be paying,
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None are shown to be the brightest of lights.
Especially when compared to one that glows.
And attempts will be made...
To dim with shade an onslaught,
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I have loved and laughed and cried.
And today I am so filled with joy,
To know...
I have loved and laughed and cried,
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