Lawrence S. Pertillar Poems

Those using swords with false tongues.
To boast about a battle to win.
Seem always to be the ones,
Limping away...
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There may be better ways,
For someone to self reflect.
And face the truth.
But as of yet,
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Those awaiting an invitation,
To express their empathy and concern.
May not get one to have it known,
What was there already shown...
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When anyone begins,
To cheer and applaud...
Their quality of life,
Sliding downhill.
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Say it to mean it then leave.
Let it be rated or berated to escalate,
Into an interpretation...
That instigates someone who chooses,
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The upside to a downslide,
To experience this feeling done.
Has it advantages over the ones,
Who have not known shown obstacles.
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Sold to sell done well is violence.
And praised as heros,
Are those who escape...
The chasing jaws of judgement.
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A need for unity to progress.
Are words to hear.
From many who agree.
Yet those who move forward,
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"I hate being thought of as someone ignorant."

Well...
If you stop trying to be intelligent,
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It should no longer,
To anyone these days amaze.
That there are those who initiate conflicts.
Will also be the same folks campaigning,
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