Lawrence S. Pertillar Poems

Too much energy continues to be wasted,
By those who lock horns in heated debates.
Often it is the repetition that feeds a need,
For people finding themselves in these positions.
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Oh I wish somebody would,
Just...
Take my heart and unlock it.
Yes...
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Keeping busy doing something,
Other thinking of yourself...
Benefits.
With the time to find.
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Easy often does it,
When one wishes to keep trust.
With a turning from a fussing,
Done and quick as if a must.
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From you I've only heard complaints.
With divisive comments made to vocalize.
I have never gotten to get or expect,
Support from you to me to give.
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The hardest fight anyone awakened today faces,
With attempts to eliminate...
Is against the overwhelming presence of mediocrity,
And those protecting their love for abundant ignorance.
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Being released from a mental bondage needless to keep,
Although once a condition accepted and perceived to represent...
A respecting of others in an environment which restricts,
Individual expressions expected to fit...
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I lived through many seasons,
That came to go with an appreciation done.
Each one appealed with a growth remembered.
Although the experience,
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When the people pick...
Physical appearances,
Dressed with images.
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If you listen you'll hear...
The ringing of distant village bells.

Seek me as I seek you.
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