Lawrence S. Pertillar Poems

I did not come to this field to play games.
I came equipped to score some serious points.
And to prove my aim is beyond bragging rights.
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There is quite a difference made,
Between maintaining one's patience...
And being taken advantage of by others.
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People only listen,
When their ears are prepared to hear.
And their minds are ready to receive,
Useful and needed information...
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It takes a celebration,
Everyday!
After one graduates,
With a determination to appreciate...
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Those with an agenda to deceive,
May hide their motives initially.
But a focus maintained on their activities,
Will eventually surface...
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With little or no awareness,
They elaborate on things.
From beliefs handed to them through gossip,
To something foolish done when they are parenting.
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The best success that is achieved,
Is the kind one feels within...
And is not denied,
By a comparison made.
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It is not easy,
To capture the attention of the minds today.
Whatever the message relayed,
Has to be quick with a meaning attached to it.
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It has to be traumatic,
To approach and seek a forgiveness...
From those one has actively victimized.
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Savor a limelight achieved,
When and if these rays upon your deeds...
Should happen.
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