Lawrence S. Pertillar Poems

Raise the bar!
Remove the 'settled-for-less' distresses,
And lift those spirits up!
In your hand is a cup you know remains half full...
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'Try the other one! '

I did and I can't fit!
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They are not poor.
They are triumphant in re-enacting 'lack'!
They are not ignorant.
They have chosen to stay away from knowledge.
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A collective introspective was praised!
However,
The guest of honor to be applauded,
Was turned away upon arrival.
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No love to lose.
Out to use and abuse,
'Fools', she says.
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Fresh fish frying,
Batter dipped...
And deep fried.
Homemade potato strips,
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If it's free...
With no purchase necessary?
And you have my address,
You confessed you got online!
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He's not out of touch!
He just has never been 'in' touch,
To know what's that like!
Or what that kind of touching means.
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They stand for nothing and wish for less.
With wealth of culture...
Settling for mediocrity is their best.
And conversations haven't changed,
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These memories did not come cheap.
Not a one arrived with Little Bo Peep!
And Tommy Tucker I was...
I sang for my supper!
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