Lawrence S. Pertillar Poems

The uninvited presence,
Of the new normal amongst us...
May be protested by those against it.
And those accustomed to challenging change,
...

A self determination,
Could be applied more effectively...
If those hired to oversee communities,
Found their jobs to leech elsewhere.
...

A smile to have,
And shared to give away...
Is priceless.
From the moment a motive,
...

Living one's life,
On incredible big lies to tell...
Eventually comes to shred every bit,
Of one's credibility sold to sell too well.
...

Seriously?
You want something to talk about?
This may be painful...
However,
...

When I lift up my eyes,
To see your face...
From my weakened state,
Of mind.
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Traveling with negative activities...
Hear them cuss a lot!
Yes, they cuss a lot.
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Dance!
When you get the chance.
It's okay to pat your feet.
And sway as you move,
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Bring it on.
Don't keep it as a teaser.
Just bring it on.
You must want me on bended knee.
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Unlike whites,
I can not use blacks as an excuse.
I once tried that long ago.
And I was accused of not being black,
...