Lawrence S. Pertillar Poems

'What on Earth are you doing? '

I'm trying to get inside.
But I don't want to offend anyone.
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I've become less impressed on a daily basis,
With those who wish to express their views...
From behind a cart they push.
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There is nothing you have in common with me.
I have been blessed to keep the depth of my anguish,
Concealed from exposing its appearance on my face.
You have no idea what it takes,
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We all come to experience 'our' truths.
We all come to experience,
Realities lived others may not accept.
Or come to believe,
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What there is I give,
Is given and not to borrow.
You can take it to claim it yours.
That which I give.
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Many incidents intended,
Has evidence as incentive.
But no one pays attention...
Or listens to what's being said,
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Hey...
Everything done today,
Occurred as you had 'your' way.
With opportunities to contemplate,
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How severe are the changes today being made?
Remember when people who committed crimes,
Were locked away and sent to prison?
One not equipped to provide those incarcerated,
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Wanting to mend them.
And to fix.
Those Broken relationships,
We came to know but miss.
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It isn't there sitting,
To provide incentive...
As it was mentioned to be intended.
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