Lawrence S. Pertillar Poems

Keeping it realistic.
Untwisted from statistics!
I've got my charm and focus going.
Watching those whose minds flow,
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The comfort of familiarity,
Should not give some license
To disrespect openly!
Or disregard others living lives,
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My mind has been dipped in superstitions.
From the day that I was born to breathe.
Black cats and cracks on dirty sidewalks...
And splitting poles when walking with people!
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Well look at you!
I haven't seen you
Since the last time we spoke.
I'm sure you remember the circumstances...
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Wanting to be pleasing,
Decreasing all the pain they own!
Getting rid of plastic issues.
Tied to hollow dreams...
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'This is despicable!
And deplorable behavior.
Who and what is behind this?
It is utterly irresponsible.
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I awakened one day,
And it was like a new beginning!
Wanting life the way I wanted.
Realizing I did not have to accept
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Why?
If I answered that...
When, where, what and who
Would follow!
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You've got to know what it's like,
To be yourself and be right.
Among smiling demons...
Who lie with delighted appetites.
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Dressed and looking sweet to eat.
In appearances neat...
From head to feet.
They don't often speak,
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