Lawrence S. Pertillar Poems

This is not too crazy to be true today,
To hear someone say...
Those who love the taste of fried chicken,
In a franchise selling this deliciousness.
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The only ones appearing to be running afraid these days,
Are those seeking explanations...
Of their non-existing accountabilities.
To prove they are not incompetent.
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What is going on over there?

'We have everything under control.
And those we have deemed suspicious,
Are currently being closely monitored.
And so far...
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I resent you calling me dumb as they come.
At least when you called me ignorant,
I felt secure and amongst my peers.
But now,
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Recession.
Depression.
Suppression.
Oppression...
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When people sell with a doing,
To those who become sold...
They themselves deceive.
With a doing done they say they do,
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With a silenced mind,
Listen to them find...
Excuses to make for themselves.
And those who make excuses,
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People lie.
Especially to themselves.
Because the act of it,
Makes them feel good they can control...
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Before taking The Am I Nuts Test,
Do your best to be objective and prepared...
To declare 'yourself',
As crazy as a bed bug!
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When someone of your own kind,
Does their best to impress...
Those that have oppressed,
Any efforts to address an expressed suppression.
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