A Positive Disposition

Observe to see and believe as is.
To retreat without feeling defeated.
It is best to keep a positive disposition,
Instead of making attempts…
To oppose those senseless in their conflicts.
Know the doing of this is meaningless.
With the taking of the high road,
And releasing a peace with those who show it.

Lawrence S. Pertillar

The poet, actor, performing artist and playwriter, Lawrence S. Pertillar was named “One of America’s Most Distinguished Poets” by The International Society of Poets and Awarded ‘Poet Fellow’ of Noble House Publishers, London, England (October 2006)

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