Lawrence S. Pertillar Poems

Oh...
I beg to differ.
That is a matter of opinion.
I say he does look presidential.
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An effort is being made,
To clean up the foul language.
To show and display respect.
Express our appreciation...
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Because I thought we both would benefit
By being in each other's presence.
That's why I approached you!
I thought you would find that to be true too.
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The foundation laid for this creation is deep.
While some snore away their time...
Others find none to nod.
Or a wink of sleep to tease,
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Slick and quick to cover their tracks.
But not wise enough,
To silence their bragging.
They boast of their undermining efforts.
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Smut!
Isn't that what you want?
But you wish to be discreet about it.
You don't want it like the others...
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Everyday...
This aging 'thing' seems to speed.
Some agitate their way through it.
Reminding themselves,
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Reflecting upon their lives they sit.
Reminiscing the old days.
And discussing what and who is missed.
And how things today have changed drastically.
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I feel compelled
To leave you with something to digest.
In these times you have manifested distrust.
Selecting those you oppose,
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You say you remember me,
From a past I have long forgotten?
And you remember almost in detail...
What I did as a child and what schools I attended.
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