Monthly Archives: September 2016

Sycamores

Posted on September 16, 2016 by sputterpub

I’m looking at the mid-September sun through leaves of sycamore, shot with chartreuse. Proceeding as the day is nearly done, when UV filters haven’t any use, I note the sky is bluer from the wind that twisted lighter leaves and … Continue reading →

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Headline

Posted on September 15, 2016 by sputterpub

I woke before the light today, because the sun is lately tardier to rise, and I know how to read our natural laws, so as I gave the dog her exercise, I measured moisture riding on the air, collected leaves … Continue reading →

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Immediate Nostalgia

Posted on September 14, 2016 by sputterpub

Angie never married. At least twice a year she declares that’s a good thing, supporting her statement by adding that she makes a better girlfriend than spouse. Doug and his wife don’t have children. They raise purebred long-haired dogs. Doug … Continue reading →

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Sexagenaria

Posted on September 13, 2016 by sputterpub

I know it takes some bravery to age, but no one mentioned every sad surprise. So I was steeled to wrinkle, for the stage that features fear of falls, for failing eyes and hearing loss as I grew long in … Continue reading →

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The Latest Complaint

Posted on September 12, 2016 by sputterpub

Four months ago I hurt my finger, when I tried to help a neighbor up who fell. The woman’s old but mean; she flailed and then my pinky twisted and began to swell. Ensuing bruising purpled half my hand, retreating … Continue reading →

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Seasoning

Posted on September 9, 2016 by sputterpub

Today it’s nearly autumn everywhere for Labor Day has passed and school’s begun except near San Francisco where the air is summer warming now we see the sun at dusk and dawn appareled for the beach discarding blanket fog and … Continue reading →

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Body Language

Posted on September 8, 2016 by sputterpub

Like everyone, I’m interested to see if others of my cohort have the clue that played out leads to centered ecstasy, so I keep watching her and him and you. We’re almost elders now but seldom wise. We seem to … Continue reading →

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Body

Posted on September 7, 2016 by sputterpub

I was a bright child. I think I scared my parents a little. They were always reacting with a mix of surprise, delight, and wariness to my ideas. My father, a natural introvert like me, was more comfortable with my … Continue reading →

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See Saw

Posted on September 6, 2016 by sputterpub

The son is slapped and baited by his dad. The daughter’s driven roomless from his place. The mother cycles: sorry, anxious, mad at father and his phone call of disgrace. A counselor is talking to the son. The daughter’s learned … Continue reading →

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Place Setting

Posted on September 5, 2016 by sputterpub

Hello, hello, who are you? And what is your place in this life? Is yours a spoony point of view or are you the edge of the knife? Do you invert what you perceive or would you rather slice? Which … Continue reading →

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