Lawrence S. Pertillar Poems

One monkey,
Does not stop a show.
UNLESS...
This 'one' monkey,
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Sometimes that 'top',
Some boastfully announce...
They can reach with a seeking,
To look down upon others...
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We teach ignorance.
With a feeding it to feast upon.
We disrespect others to neglect them,
As human beings with emotions to feel.
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What is stated to interpret,
Depends on the mindset...
Of those exposed to various experiences.
And...
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Vibrant and bright,
As if never to leave...
A budding in the midst,
Of an unfolding full bloom.
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Don't give your love to me,
As if a gift certificate.
You mailed without fail.
And I should wait for it.
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A perfect life rehearsed and televised,
Or one depicted subservient in need...
Is not reality.
Although these images are wished,
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Ride with guilt?
Sit harnessed to remorse?
Take a backseat to happiness,
And choose a more abusing course?
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Innocence has blown up in a puff!
Those,
Sexual innuendos...
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I know there will be many,
Expressing their thanks and gratitude...
On this, a holiday
To those they once knew,
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