Lawrence S. Pertillar Poems

Women raising their boys,
And alone.
Do it with the expectation,
A teaching them to be fathers...
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Remember the 'old' days,
When attempts were not made...
To manipulate legitimacy.
And people did deeds with merit,
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Looking back at attempts made,
By those thought to have been 'then' mavericks...
Yet unafraid of labels placed,
Upon their willingness to face consequences.
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You would get rid of it quicker,
Than in your mind kept to keep.
Whether it's...
Religiously held politics.
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Why did this happen?
And could have any of this...
Been avoided to prevent?
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Why is it,
That those who have been shunned and ostracized...
And have begun to live productive and happy lives,
Become the ones despised...
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Rushing back to get their seats,
After intermission has been announced completed...
Are those happily deluded and deceived.
And entertained with beliefs,
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First there had been an attempt,
To disclaim my talents.
Hoping this would satisfy their insecurities.
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I know who has been on my side,
And who hasn't.
That has been my one weakness,
And flaw.
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Why do folks just make up stuff?
Even those who traditionally lie professionally,
And have kept it this way for centuries...
Can be noticed becoming increasingly appalled,
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