Lawrence S. Pertillar Poems

I knew exactly what she meant,
When it was mentioned.
And I had it to give,
To know it was success.
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I hope this journey I have taken,
With bumps and bruises...
And obstacles faced.
To confront them with a praying,
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Get rid of pity and be done.
Get rid of pity and be done.
Get rid of pity.
'Cause pity isn't pretty.
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No home...
Was quickly felt to feel that way.
For a purpose known to own it.
No home...
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But do I own...
The right to forgive everything I do?
And not give a 'hoot' who I do it to.
I'm grown,
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Fortified stances enhanced and romanced,
Behind the strength of principles...
Followed to command.
And unmistakably unshakened,
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Conscious minds,
With thoughts to think.
And constantly seeking answers...
For that which does not make sense,
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On a mission?
To be different and be distant.
Are you on a mission?
Pointless to mention personal sentiments.
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I often wanted and wished,
To have a support of a lover.
Or someone I trusted,
Who expressed an interest...
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Seldom strengthens trust.
Those false representations,
Keeps one to question...
Too often and too much.
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