Lawrence S. Pertillar Poems

In the mirror,
Can you identify the change?
Look in the mirror.
Look in the mirror.
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I thought I had...
Been untouchable.
And then you came...
With a touch,
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People know those mixed signals sent.
And what is meant intended.
People want first to tease before they choose.
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What are you looking for?

'There use to be a bridge here,
I should have crossed...
A long time ago.
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There are those who have identities,
And have known themselves so well...
They at times offend others,
Who have been given a perception...
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When companies were moving,
Their production and interests overseas...
To gain higher earnings,
They were applauded for the doing.
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People do not listen with intent to comprehend.
People hear what they want to.
Even if the words they hear were never mentioned.
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When one awakens and no longer fast asleep,
There's a need...
To find an honesty in someone,
Everyday.
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No one that is living,
Has a quality owed.
No one that is giving,
Has a quality owed.
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Incredible as it is,
Those who have time to sit and smear others...
Are the 'What Have You Done For Me Lately' people.

And they are the ones who have done nothing for anyone,
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