Lawrence S. Pertillar Poems

When I give,
I unwrap the entire package.
If there is something uncovered,
You discover unliked...
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There is no interest here for your magic.
Nor are there embers here to rekindle,
That would ignite a slow dying flame!
I'm jaded.
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There are many with undying wishes,
To play God.
To do it better than God has done.
As if all life orbits around them.
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Contrary to your beliefs...
I do know my place.
And that is why you might see me anywhere,
Feeling quite comfortable.
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Sad are those who sit and criticize.
With nothing to value but a love to despise.

Everything done is for them to undo.
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I knew you knew me.
The moment I saw you,
I knew you knew.
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Yesterday,
Is just a day that's gone away.
Who's to say,
Today wont be the same.
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Here is my number to call,
If Summer should fall short
Of your dreams.
Or has lost its meaning.
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I've found a reason not to rhyme.
Or open a door to flowing prose.
I suppose I am not feeling poetic today.
Nor especially free of speech.
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