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Best Poems From
LAWRENCE S. PERTILLAR
(February/'47)
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I Rule
I rule.
Therefore,
What I choose to do...
Is imposed.
I fool.
Only myself.
But that which is ruled...
Becomes addicted to my tricks.
And...
Is glued.
Trapped.
Within a web that cocoons and sticks.
I rule.
Lawrence S. Pertillar
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7162.
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I Run to Comfort the Trees
I feel inside a need I must trust.
I wish to ignore those disturbed,
With urges to decrease signs of peace.
This disease I wish from them released.
I see outside a quietness.
When I arise to welcome Sun.
And before anyone comes with conflict to offer...
I run to comfort the trees.
Knowing they hear and see...
With few appreciating their tolerance.
Lawrence S. Pertillar
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7163.
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I Said Nothing Like That
I have made no references...
Sarcastic or not,
To any animated rodents...
With big mouse ears.
Or of them having more significance,
For many people...
Than the realities happening aound them,
Right in their own neighborhoods.
I said nothing like that!
So don't go around saying these things,
You are telling people that I said.
There are enough rumors going on around here as it is.
Lawrence S. Pertillar
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7164.
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I Said 'Suppose' Because
You posed an opposition,
'Cause I said, 'Suppose'.
Without a hint or clue,
Of why my 'supposing' rose.
You doubt me without even knowing...
Whether or not I might agree.
You doubt me without even knowing...
Whether or not you'll disagree with me.
You posed an opposition,
'Cause I said, 'Suppose'.
Without a hint or clue,
Of why my 'supposing' rose.
You doubt me without even knowing...
Whether or not I might agree.
You doubt me without even knowing...
Whether or not you'll disagree with me.
I said 'suppose' because a picture painted...
Needed for me and it to get,
Acquainted.
You have tainted my intention!
You posed an opposition,
'Cause I said, 'Suppose'.
Without a hint or clue,
Of why my 'supposing' rose.
You doubt me without even knowing...
Whether or not I might agree.
You doubt me without even knowing...
Whether or not you'll disagree with me.
Lawrence S. Pertillar
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