Lawrence S. Pertillar Poems

Some attempt to mince moody elements,
With convincing pleas they wish to bring a cease.
And gathered opinions are just what they are...
Divided and undecisive as they were before the start.
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Hadn't you known
This is who I am?
I'm certain it was shown.
And who have you been?
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And when they awakened,
From a deep sleep...
No one could convince,
It was reality creeping in!
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Whose souls are saved,
When invaders arrive...
To crush, divide and slaughter?
How brave are they,
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I've been waiting,
For this moment
Just to say this...
Every wish I have had,
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The lack of acknowledgement present,
Does not change the existence of a thing!
Or bring a climax to wondering!
Even if occupied space is ignored,
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Too jaded to raise an eyebrow now.
Suffering seen once provoked empathy...
Is as frequently exposed as bare butts on the streets!
Little boys in grown up skin,
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'You are mad! '
No!
I am insane.
And I reserve the right
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Explain...
If one with 'good' credit,
Is still paying on debts.
Why is one without any debts at all,
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Wanting it more to stay.
This feeling I have and prayed for.
If it should leave,
My needs would feed
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