Lawrence S. Pertillar Poems

Eliminating those to know,
Who have made it known...
That whatever it is done for them,
Seldom is expressed an appreciation.
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Where has been my brother's keeper,
From his side long left to leave.
Where has been that unity,
People claim they wish to see...
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The first time I had ever seen,
Two people I 'assumed' were white.
And arguing over collared greens.
Was in a grocery store.
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Growing to know,
Both the bitter and sweet fruits,
Of life to taste...
Is not a common journey taken.
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There are times when substitutions,
Can become the best solution...
To identify one's ignorance,
Replacing it to rid denials to admit.
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Loose lips juiced,
Are quick to share...
The toxic drippings licked,
With others to confirm...
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A persistent unrelentlessness,
Is just that.
Without looking back.
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Show me those tired, sick and poor.
Then tell me convincingly,
Who was it that decided...
They should be left ignored.
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Unfortunate,
The reality seen.
Yet it's presence continues,
To be discredited and denied.
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Opportunities are there.
And often unannounced.
To declare that's what they are.
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