Lawrence S. Pertillar Poems

In unfortunate ways these days,
People are allowed to betray themselves.
And with validation...
From those they declare as friends.
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Everyday...
The message and delivery of it,
Becomes as different as the weather.
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To go through the steps,
Just to qualify myself deserving
Of receiving a paycheck...
Has never set well,
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The only mystique there is to consume,
And believe...
Is that which has a more concentrated,
Feasibility to release from periods of testing.
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It is not alright...
To do as you please.
Because you are grown.
And I am not your daddy.
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Doesn't it strike you as 'funny'?
I do.
That the 'nothingness' I once had,
And meant to you 'then'...
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My 'self' was made to feel out of place,
At one time.
Made to feel the odd ball 'out' of pocket.
With a connection that didn't fit...
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It's an on going
Craze.
Aready lauded
Many applaud it.
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Whatever that is that is asked,
And is within one's grasp.
Assist in the getting.
Assist with your giving.
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Those who believe they have feelings felt,
That should be given more of a priority
Over other human beings.
While they believe it is okay,
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