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Lawrence S. Pertillar

Long before establishing himself as "One of America's Most Distinguished Poets" And achieving accolades from Noble House in London as well The International Society of Poets, for many years Lawrence has been an accomplished vocalist, playwrite, actor And performing artist! Appearing at such famed venues as the Bushnell Performing Arts Center (then known as the Bushnell Memorial) as a child performer with the Phyllis Stone School of Dance and 'Aida' in Hartford, Connecticut! Becoming affiliated with Actor's Equity through Starlight Theater in Kansas City, Missouri. The Hartford Stage Company (many productions), starring in several productions in San Antonio, Texas at Fort Sam Houston, Carver Cultural Center (Geroge Wolfe's Back Alley Tales), The Little Theatre (Ain't MisBehavin'), Alamo City Theatre (Lt. Davenport-Soldier's Story)... Broadway (New York City) at the Helen Hayes Theatre (The Little Theatre) in production of My Sister, My Sister and invited performing artist by Club Culturel Franco-Américain-Paris, France. Lawrence has also appeared at the famous Nuyorican Poets' Café with his Transformation: Eclectic Fall Out.

July 6th 1993, Lawrence was cited by The United States Senate through Joseph I. Lieberman, "I am pleased to offer my most heartfelt congratulations to you upon your designation as one of America's Most Distinguished Poets and your impending induction into the International society of Poets. Once again, please accept my sincere congratulations on your most laudable achievement." The Schomberg Center for Research in Black Culture, New York City in conjunction with The Frank Silvera's Writers' Workshop, has several of Lawrence's plays documented.

Lawrence served in the military, active service with the United States Air force! Graduate of Capital Community College aka Greater Hartford Community College where he founded the Lawrence Pertillar Drama Society, attended the University of Hartford where he appeared in several productions including Lennox Brown's famed Winti Train (premier), as one of founding organizers of Organization of Concerned Youth of Greater Hartford responsible for having Ozzie Davis' film Kongi's Harvest premier at the Hartford's Strand Theater 'several years ago! Also, Lawrence had his play, The Sons of Snick Snickeeta premiere as a reading at The Frank Silvera's Writers' Workshop in Harlem, New York City.

Accomplishments

Honors: Cited by the U. S. Senate for “poetic accomplishments and writing achievements” drafted By Vice-Presidential Candidate and US Senator Joseph I. Lieberman-Ct. Artist Seminar: Uconn-Stamford branch...Sponsor-Maryland Grier-Community Research, Hartford 'Invited by Arts organization to speak to other artists about performing/work/creating' Schomberg Center for Research in Black Culture, NYC Plays/referenced-Frank Silvera's Writers' Workshop, Awarded 'Poet Fellow' of Noble House Publishers, London, England (October 2006).

I Did Not Lose Any Sleep When You Left

Lawrence S. Pertillar

Thoughts That Remain

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Seeking Definition

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What Have You Done To My Lover?

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Ludicrous Undertaking

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Know This In Your Heart And Believe

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The Sands Of Time Seem To Speed

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When That Humanity Within Us Has Been Touched

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Bona Fide Deliverance

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Those Responsible For Its Existence

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Ever Present

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With A Downsizing Subsidized

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The Expense Of A Mess Confessed

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Stunned By The Show Of It

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Higher Ground

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Urgency To Be Purged

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Behind The Times Of Those Times Changed

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Keep The Intent Of Your Purpose

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Those Lessons Learned

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Lured To Get Involved

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Every Cent Spent

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I Don’T Wear Those Masks

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Chapter 8

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Bridled

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Trapped Satisfaction

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Facing What Could Have Been Done

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Diminishing In Support And Interest

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Insecurities Not Faced

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To Deeply Reach

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There Is A Backlash Passing

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Thinking It To Be Cemented

Lawrence S. Pertillar Chocolate

Sugar Added Wont Stick

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Threatened By Ambiguity

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My Peace Isn’T Going Anywhere

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Substance Versus The Process

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What Comes To Change

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What Game Show Is This?

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No Time To Find

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Infringement

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Often The Scenerio

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The Innovator

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Whew! Thank You

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Noticeable Loss Of Positive Energy

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Participating In The Enjoyment Of Life

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Fresh Is The Scent Of Invention

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The Glare Of Threats

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If Destructive

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Off Limits

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Sweet Potato Muffin Cake

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Do We Listen? Do We Learn? Do We Grow? No!

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Substance Fades

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Nothing From The Almighty Do I Hide

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Embarrassing Admission

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Sad To See

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Waiting For Hours

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Faith And Gratitude

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Equipped To Score Some Serious Points

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There Is Quite A Difference Made

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To Trap Unsuspecting Flies

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It Takes A Celebration

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