Monthly Archives: June 2020

Storytime (HA 105 Ottava Rima)

Posted on June 30, 2020 by sputterpub

His new book features folks of varied hues among race heroes in our history, appealing to adults, less to amuse than educate (or wake?) a viewer 3 years old or so. But 3 thinks he’s to choose his favorite color … Continue reading →

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T-Cells (HA 104 Almost-Pushkin Sonnet)

Posted on June 29, 2020 by sputterpub

When I encounter an idea that tacks some sense into phenomena observed, and isn’t contradicted by the facts, I think that clear attention is deserved. About this virus, all we know for sure (besides the absence of vaccine or cure) … Continue reading →

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Disbarr (HA 103 Triolet)

Posted on June 28, 2020 by sputterpub

I’m hearing commentators voice surprise at stupid lack of strategy from Barr. Did they forget that chiefs just supervise? I’m hearing commentators voice surprise, but rainmakers are neither sharp nor wise (their loss of will and skill to work is … Continue reading →

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Outing (HA 102 Tanka)

Posted on June 27, 2020 by sputterpub

We both feel anxious about being together after months at home but as we start to amble we recollect our humor

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101st Try (HA 101 Catena Rondo)

Posted on June 26, 2020 by sputterpub

I didn’t mean to carry on so long. I started this for one and twenty days, intending to employ new verse arrays. I didn’t mean to carry on so long. I started this for one and twenty days. The metrics … Continue reading →

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Impo(r)tent Words (HA 100 Chanso)

Posted on June 25, 2020 by sputterpub

Two incidents surprised me recently. A couple of the people I love most (one lifelong friend and one close family) asserted they need words as speech or post. They want to hear “I love you,” “You’re the best,” “I’m sorry,” … Continue reading →

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Lint (HA 99 Spenserian Stanza)

Posted on June 24, 2020 by sputterpub

I used the toilet paper I preferred until I couldn’t find it anywhere, when panic/hoarding mounted to absurd degrees, amid coronavirus scare. I bought what roles I found among the rare, more quilted than I like and with more ply. … Continue reading →

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Arrested Walking (HA 98 Magic 9)

Posted on June 23, 2020 by sputterpub

I need to walk outside most every day. That’s why I chose a climate that affords activity. Beneath blue sky or gray I walked for years to travel or commute, to shop or meet or visit where I may. But … Continue reading →

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Fatigue (HA 97)

Posted on June 22, 2020 by sputterpub

All creatures have to notice things that move, and people are no different than the low. Our species is impulsive too – we prove it by the way we all feel boredom grow when custom stills or culture stalls and … Continue reading →

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Walking Nowhere (HA 96 Almost-Pushkin Sonnet)

Posted on June 21, 2020 by sputterpub

I walk for transportation and for health. I guess I started doing so at 5. I choose my residence where there’s a wealth of walking avenues. I seem to thrive, and I attribute that to daily moves (as well as … Continue reading →

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