Lawrence S. Pertillar Poems

'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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'Sir...
We have not yet located the Yellow Brick Road,
Nor the Emerald City!
Although we have studied plans,
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Shallow.
Too hollow to perceive
One victimized by their deeds
Was not far beyond reach...
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Climatic minutes tick and go.
And when they come...
It is known they are quickly fading.
Sweet melodies,
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Back from the sinking,
That kept them drinking thinking.
And feeling much defeated.
But now back on their feet!
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Learning to listen,
With attention not mentioned...
Assists an understanding,
Affording one to comprehend!
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In a 'wow' moment,
A denied reality is admitted.
With startling truths being revived...
From the mouths of those,
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Isn't it good?
Doesn't it feel grand?
It's one of my own creations...
To share and spread upon the land!
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