Lawrence S. Pertillar Poems

There are many who are forced,
To do those things they dislike.
And many who experience...
The act of sacrifice.
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Learn to spell...
Well.
Learn to articulate,
With unmistakable known and correct...
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I wish nothing more than to sit,
Doing nothing and liking it.
IF I wish.
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I believed the Ten Commandments,
Were sins we were not to commit.
And I understand them as 'commands'!
And not to be applied as 'we' see fit!
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We all graduate,
To various stages that take place.
With a leaving behind that which has been defined,
As our minds expand to face new challenges.
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I think your visons are very clear
And panoramic...
In delivery!
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There is so much more to life,
Than the gathering of stones to throw
Or marathon talks about blues and strife.
Do people like that...
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When sweet love is sent to you,
The heart that sends it
Shoulders your reception,
Holds you accountable...
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The only ones offended...
And pretend they have a right,
To fight against and defend
Expressions that lend themselves
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How can anyone conscious of a deed done...
Later admit,
They were not aware of it?
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