Lawrence S. Pertillar Poems

There is always a price to pay.
Of some kind.
Even the slightest offense,
Done by one that affects another...
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There are times when hearing,
One telling a fable...
Getting more creative,
With embellishment to sell...
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The only thing luck does not provide,
Is a discipline to one who sits wishing...
For a stroke of 'luck' to get them motivated,
To begin working towards realizing their dreams.
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If they always call those they visit trash,
And on a daily basis they are around them.
What do they regard themselves?
Trash collectors?
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If you want to make noise.
Make the noises of joy!

If you want to make noise,
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Do you wanna rap?
'No, I don't wanna rap! '
Do you wanna rap?
'No, I don't wanna rap! '
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When any relationship begins,
With dishonesty introduced...
Why is it the one seduced by lies,
And should have been aware of this...
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The next time you awaken,
Do not generalize your negativity.
Go straight to the nearest mirror,
And thank God you were blessed...
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In 1854 or somewhere around that date,
Someone decided...
This day for them they would celebrate.
Poking fun and playing practical jokes.
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The mothers are now saying,
Their children need their fathers.
But weren't they they ones,
Who kept the fathers away?
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