Lawrence S. Pertillar Poems

Having the best may mean,
Having less than someone else.
Or having more to digest!
Leaving many despondent,
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Not as close to center.
And away from the spotlight,
On life's stage.
This becomes evident and noticed,
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There seems to be one conversation,
That has no end.
A threat of fear.
And an escalation of defense...
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Extramarital this.
Extracurricular that.
Extra! Extra!
Have you heard who did who...
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I cried away the tears from my eyes.
Trying to minimize the hurt I felt inside.
I cried until my eyes had dripped and dried...
That night you walked out and said goodbye.
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People submerged in their own insecurities,
Have a constant need to speak of one's race.
Constantly!
And...
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Doing everything possible,
To defame those who are right.
Has left them surrounded in darkness.
And although the nights are peaceful...
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Beliefs aren't changed overnight,
Because of misdirection.
Beliefs are changed overnight,
When new ones are created.
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Even upon their arrival,
Some will view them as aliens...
Or invaders.
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Whatever is going on in your life,
You dislike yet initiated.
You should try...
Acknowledging that you had it your way.
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