Lawrence S. Pertillar Poems

People came and waited for him,
To validate his success.
But his success had already been validated,
Before the people arrived...
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People have been insisting for years,
They've assisted with his efforts.
Or he consulted to gain their expertise.
As if he need them.
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Hmmm,
Authentic?
About as authentic as false smiles will allow.
I guess.
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No desires today,
Do I have...
To do a shuffle ball change.
Are you kidding?
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One can choose to read.
Rate to leave,
Or not!
That does not obligate.
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You made me care,
And...
I became aware,
I had been wrong.
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What possibly could be in the mind of someone,
Who says and does things with intent.
And not be prepared to deal with the consequences?
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Why didn't witnesses stop a gang rape?
Why are there shootings on our streets?
Why are there crimes committed for everyone to see?
Why is there homelessness and hunger?
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Don't think you can do and say anything to me,
And I'm not to know or show it!
Or pretend what you do is fine and okay.
And I will approve of that,
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They leave themselves penniless.
And thieve on allowed greed.
Bankrupt themselves on bad loans and credit.
And have fed themselves into a diseasing gluttony.
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