Lawrence S. Pertillar Poems

You turned my dark side around.
And taught me...
Understanding.
You made me want the best,
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Don't beg me to keep on it.
Don't you beg me to keep on it,
No, don't beg me to keep on it.
Please don't beg me to keep on it!
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From where I stand...
I see a thief.
From a place in your head,
You are trying to upgrade...
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Finding oneself...
Might take a lifetime.
And,
Finding one's life...
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As long as those actions taken,
Are cheap, sleazy and free...
And easy to get,
'They' will always be in demand.
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Proxy up your posse,
I could care less what you say.
You've got a lot of moxie,
To stand in my way.
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What do you mean,
I never listen to you?
I'm always listening to you.
In fact...
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It is troubling enough to be bombarded by regret.
Haunted by disappointments.
And tossed about emotionally,
Over situations experienced one can not forget.
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When accessible and available,
A taking for granted took place.
When hard to find and out of touch,
A curiosity arises.
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For how long and often,
Can a 'no' be heard...
Before it finally is?
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