Lawrence S. Pertillar Poems

If you make decisions to put words in my mouth.
Words you put there to say come out.
Let me be there and others to witness this!
Let us hear what it is I am accused of saying.
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How great is the feeling of accomplishment?
When the application of dedication,
Has seldom strayed from those sacrifices made.
And one has given undeniable time...
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You wouldn't dare be with me,
If it was only truth I pursued.

You would wish to have fun.
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What are 'we' will to give...
And,
From us give up?
To keep 'our' relationship,
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Reporting distortion,
And smearing one's name.
To gain and claim a personal fame...
Does not undo the shame of it.
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Too connected to humanity,
To feel completely free.
Although I am committed,
To have my own peace of mind...
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I have a need to participate,
With this explicit adventure.
To set it aside to question it,
With expectations in detail met...
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I've been taught not to buckle,
From a cursing done.
Or fall on my knees with anguish,
When my way is blocked.
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There is no hidden desire I have,
To know what it is you think.
Or had thought!
Or the process used by you,
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Whose pity is this party for?
If this is an invitational event,
I will not be attending.
I realize many I am acquainted with,
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