Lawrence S. Pertillar (February/'47 / Connecticut, USA)

Deep within one's heart,
Where an honesty felt is kept.
The eyes unclouded searches,
For what is inside...
To be outside reflected to match.

And they do not hide desires,
For the ones who see truth in them.
Yet those who do not respect this vision...
Keep themselves falsely detached,
With hopes that this attracts...
Temporary satisfactions.