Lawrence S. Pertillar Poems

I want to feel relevant.
With a significance that is competent,
Energized and prepared.
When I strut it is done with a pride I stride,
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The only difference having common sense,
Seems to make these days...
From those who have been distanced,
With minds fearing their thoughts would offend...
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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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I know there will be many,
Expressing their thanks and gratitude...
On this, a holiday
To those they once knew,
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Let's make this clear,
Between us.
What you wish to do,
At the expense of my time...
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Release them from their mental cages.
And unlock and free them from their self inflictions.
Too much of their debris has created obstacles.
And those who are now awake,
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Innocence has blown up in a puff!
Those,
Sexual innuendos...
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There is something to be said about those
Who believe they can solicit themselves
Into obtaining attention, notoriety and fame.
Having little talent for what it is they perform.
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