Lawrence S. Pertillar Poems

What your needs were.
And what mine are,
Have not changed.
I am sure.
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Why does it take one to age,
To reflect upon the importance of family?
A foundation meant to remain strong and cemented,
Would have the core of the family...
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Could I announce from a pulpit,
Travesties I disdain?
Within my consciousness that remains.
To inflict my personal conflicts...
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Anything may come with the changing winds,
To affect the strength of your faith.
You may sense a relief by a brief weakening.
But do not relent.
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Young and so naïve.
Born to grow up,
On urban desperate streets.
No renovation done,
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There is no consoling,
Those who are controlling.
Sometimes experiences they have had...
Gives them a certain insight.
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Walk,
With your palms open.
And I will keep you fed.
Remember,
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So close to forever...
Yesterday we were.
But today's realities,
Have hampered our dreams...
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The ones that do not listen,
Seem the ones who can hurt the most.
The reckless ones!
Living without a care in the world.
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Attitudes.
Cemented and fixed in stubbornness.
And displaying a selfishness.
With beliefs amendments document,
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