Lawrence S. Pertillar Poems

Dahddy?

'Was is this with that 'dahddy' business? '
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People without patience,
Can not appreciate the having of peace...
To comprehend the meaning of it.
Or to show it from them,
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When people begin to connect,
The affects their actions have on others...
To accept what they get in return,
Lessons will be learned to never forget.
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How do you intend to deliver your speech?
With it done uninterrupted,
And attention given to you successfully?
Aren't you expecting to offend,
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If people wanted their exceptions made,
To rules created to instill discipline.
With expectations they be followed.
And obeyed to be given strict attention.
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Up and down with it,
A hold on love.
Up and down with it,
The feeling it gives.
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Observing an inflicted self destruction,
Of those who destroyed with intent...
Family members and friendships,
With deceptions done relentlessly.
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She knew and understood,
The man I would today become.
And even though I rebelled,
With a doing done when I was young...
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The escalation of fear,
To justify an acceptance of madness...
Should make it increasingly clear,
Of a mindset infected...
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Ferguson?
Just another place,
Where racism exists.
And historically...
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