Lawrence S. Pertillar Poems

Personal vendettas,
Seem more to be a solicitation,
Of an invitation sent...
By one.
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No bits of candy do I have to hand out.
Or other pieces of sweetened treats.
I've come to share observations not ignore them.
With a truth I welcome.
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In the taking of risks,
One makes the decision...
To boldly take those steps,
With a fear inside that may be felt...
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Never provide your own self servicing,
At someone else's expense.
This has not proven to be beneficial.
Plus the repercussions of doing it,
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Sorry for the interruption!

As a reminder,
If you have not gotten the message by now...
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I've been told,
There is an ethical approach to poetry...
That is both etiquette and acceptable.
And yet...
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You don't have to 'cover' for him.
I know when I am being avoided.
I'm not 'that' slow.
I'm know what's going on.
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I return exactly what I get.
If my name is not on it with respect.

'You know that is not acceptable? '
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If you can't see it.
You've been too distant,
From love.
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Most of the time,
I don't know where you are coming from.

'I'm fine with it.
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