Lawrence S. Pertillar Poems

If the only caring you did for me,
Was to pretend it done and successfully...
Guess which one of us benefitted,
By meeting someone genuine...
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Defying the odds.
Winning to get attention,
After being kicked to the curb...
Is an awesome feeling one deserves.
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I am not one to assess another's flaws,
With wishes they perceive my view of life.
I can not say who should rid themselves of them,
To correct themselves to make things for them right.
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I got so wrapped up and locked into perfection.
Thinking I should be...
Someone other than me.
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Some will play all day,
Games of dodge ball and hide and seek.
Wishing to be tagged with 'come-hither' coyness.
Like children believed to be cute and sweet.
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Speculation is what a spectator does.
Those with priorities to uncover facts,
Are not normally found tossing gossip around.
To then whisper in ears,
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If you happen to be one who brags,
About that which you love to say you own.
And your signature appears,
On outstanding loans?
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Why am I upset?
There is no one in a leadership position,
Who has taken responsibility...
For my lack of competence.
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Being optimistic sometimes isn't realistic,
When...
You know what it's like,
Having every button you have pushed.
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