Lawrence S. Pertillar Poems

When I write,
I think of you.
And how better I can communicate,
The way I feel.
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Have you waited too long.
With more of your interest,
Focused upon that which is wrong.
Giving that time to waste it.
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It had not been wanted.
To get free.
As it still is.
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Call me names.
Other than the one I am given.
Disrespect my ethnic heritage.
In attempts to discredit,
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There is only one way,
To face and know truth.
And that is,
Comparing it to denial.
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Show me that way,
I could improve and be better.
And I will do the best I can,
To follow your example.
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Persistent and consistent discipline,
Takes the breaking to leave behind...
Those comfortable habits.
Many will find not easy to let go.
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No one claims to have noticed,
A life changing disaster.
Mostly ignored.
Yet clearly seem coming.
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Not often witnessed defeated,
Is one's invisible strength.
And the power of faith.
Maintained and held,
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Where is he now?

"Fixed.
In front of the mirror.
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