Lawrence S. Pertillar Poems

I lay awake this night possessed,
With a wish to have all detest turmoil!
From a heart that beats...
Connected to a 'divine' will
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We dance under a 'light' fantastic.
It beams with a glow that shines!
Our hearts are uplifted...
Above struggles that have shifted,
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Why would a people willfully give away
Bits and pieces of a heritage so rich and timeless...
Or become isolated and indifferent
As to not prepare for their own survival?
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There is no shame to claim,
On hunched backs left burdened
And seen picking over tossed garbage to dine...
As snobs of all flavors drive by
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I can not say,
My fantasies are yours.
Or portray in roleplay,
Fits of passion...
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With the advice of appointed sidekicks...
One man has singlehandedly insured
The word 'integrity' has become a joke,
When applied to folks who govern...
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Three piece suited and tied crooks,
Are becoming too comfortable
Wearing flip flops with sox...
And getting breakfast, lunch and dinner too,
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Live it up!
By all means...
Don't let me stop you!
I wouldn't dare allow my eyes,
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Something agreed upon by some,
That makes absolutely no sense...
To the one who grows tired
Of convincing and listening to others
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I made my peace,
With that beast I hid!
I could not keep a self hate
That choked me.
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