Lawrence S. Pertillar Poems

Many have become saddened,
By the aspects of truth.
And the discomfort it has brought,
Into their seeking lives.
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Play it safe?
On what field of endeavor,
Could I possibly do that?
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Everybody,
And his or her mama...
Has an opinion,
Of what President Obama should...
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A degree?
I think I have a couple,
Of those worthless things myself.
A man with a mind,
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They are killing the police,
Over dog urinations.
That is the latest commentary,
To depict a nation...
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It is useless,
With a tinge of foolish ignorance.
To make attempts at snatching back...
Embellished moments from the past.
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Sitting around in chats,
With those looking back...
At those 'good ole days',
Are not scenes I welcome.
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I spent five months,
Recuperating...
From threatening life diseases.
Six weeks of total isolation,
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I bought thin breasts of sliced chicken.
Thinking I would make a chicken soup.

So I then cut the breasts,
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Calm down.
Dry your eyes
I know you are feeling upset,
By the names you've been called...
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