Lawrence S. Pertillar Poems

When people speak of education,
To advance an enhancement of understanding...
And the feeding of kept delusions,
Remains without the introduction of truth...
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Those who can not bring themselves,
To appreciate with encouragement...
The gifts and talents others bring to them,
With a benefit that uplifts an environment shared...
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I came to apologize.
However...
I did not expect,
Your sweetened forgiveness.
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'I did nothing to you.'

Isn't it ironic,
When these words are heard...
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Even one's peace of mind,
Earned to keep to leave as wished...
Has become subjected to those,
Who can not seem to be able...
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Without experiencing the benefits,
Of what the act of sacrifice brings...
The purpose of not being exposed to it,
Goes as another thing meaningless...
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What you choose to do,
With your beliefs...
Often in conflict and contradicted,
Should not be excuses you use...
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Actively listening.
With an intent that is not passive,
To grasp understanding...
Also enables one to become more observant,
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Great may be the taste,
One appreciates when presented on a plate.
And carefully served to attract attention.
But that greatness is meaningless,
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The ones unappreciative,
Of what others have done for them...
Are usually the ones who are heard accusing,
Someone to choose to prove they've been victimized.
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