Lawrence S. Pertillar - Devotion and Persistence

A warm welcome of deeds performed,
Aren't always received with standing ovation.
Sometimes what is done is not even noticed.
So what does one do?
Break down in devastation?

Those who give from the heart,
Are not that small in number.
They are not out seeking applause,
Like many false givers do!

It isn't rare that there are those sincere.
They do not appear with banners adorned.
Wanting their accomplishments,
To be heard going on and on.
By someone else who may be impressed.
Someone else who may or may not express envy.

A warm welcome of deeds performed,
Aren't always received with standing ovation.
Sometimes what is done is not even noticed.
So what does one do?
Break down in devastation?
Or make proclamations,
Of how long their 'sacrifices' have been in place!

And those social butterflies,
Are never without their resumés.
Or hints of reminders of those deeds done they do.

Lawrence S. Pertillar

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