Lawrence S. Pertillar Poems

You+me=understanding
Us+understanding=communication
Communication+understanding=a bond
A bond+loyalty=love
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I can't stay away from you!
Even though you cheated...
Repeatedly on me
Then pleaded each time,
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What do I do,
When all I have is You?
All my needs with You are met,
Expecting nothing due. It's true...
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Death comes to one for all it seems.
In a world where truth is meaningless,
And unseen!
Just to satisfy created lies and lifestyles
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I do not waste time making 'nice'!
I seek to make 'me' better.
Hoping that ingredient alone...
Is worthy of the taste condoned,
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To be definite about directions taken,
Can be traumatic for someone
Unprepared for an alternate route to take.
Usually roadblocks don't offer tips...
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Excited by the idea
Of exploring the depths of my boredom!
Even though the task itself,
Should not last that long!
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On the streets they enjoy playing,
Their thuggish games!
Trained to be subservient
To a life that obeys breaking laws,
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Can we shake ourselves awake,
From an aborted ride into darkness
Derailed?
Can we take back the hope to love,
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I know.
You know.
We know.
But,
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