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Posted on October 21, 2020 by sputterpub

In writing poetry most every day,and posting new work seven times a week,I sometimes have to search for what to say.Of late the only subject on my mindis this election season, holding swayin all October thought, and bidding fairto actually … Continue reading →

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I Didn’t Donate

Posted on October 20, 2020 by sputterpub

I didn’t donate when the asks began.I didn’t vow to not contribute cash,but as it went, I never saw the planfor spending mine, for making any splash.The DNC kept nagging me with flashcommunications, using my first name,re-telling what I knew … Continue reading →

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I Voted

Posted on October 19, 2020 by sputterpub

I voted recently, and I’ll admitI never felt so into it before.Imbibing urgency, I didn’t quitthe mailbox search until its open doorrevealed my precious ballot. I was sureI’d get it (California absenteea decade now). And even though secureabout my state, … Continue reading →

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Accuracy

Posted on October 18, 2020 by sputterpub

I always wanted to remember wellmy sliver of existence. I was blessedwith memory. Facility to spellwas mine – I jotted notes in verse and prose.Concluding it was too much work to tella lie and give it adequate support,I didn’t twist … Continue reading →

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My Ballot

Posted on October 17, 2020 by sputterpub

Most Saturdays I wake away from hereand spend the morning with my beautifulcompanion – 3 years old and ever dear –but he’s away this weekend with his folks.I’ve time to exercise and persevereat poetry, except I have a taskdemanding I, … Continue reading →

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Needless

Posted on October 16, 2020 by sputterpub

She didn’t know her husband was depressed.She figured they were equals when it cameto planning and resilience. He confessedsome insecurities, but didn’t claimattention that he probably deserved.Exhibiting some anger that unnervedher when they fought, he warned before divorcethe kids would … Continue reading →

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Good Advice

Posted on October 15, 2020 by sputterpub

Accustomed to her morning exercise(she took up running during quarantine),she thought she’d push the distance. So she triesto make five miles be her new routineinstead of four point five. Her guides advisea smart approach – she read it on her … Continue reading →

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Dead Symbols

Posted on October 14, 2020 by sputterpub

My artist daughter and my son-in-law,obsessed with symbols, occupied by themes,tried posting swastikas as charms, but sawthe Internet accuse them of extremes.We told them it would happen, for we knewthat though the lucky origin was true,the shape was foully murdered … Continue reading →

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A Good Mail Day

Posted on October 13, 2020 by sputterpub

My regulars got ballots in the mailwhile I awaited mine. It came at last.I carried it inside (the season’s grail),and with it an emotion that surpassedrelief: a postcard sent delivered joy –Arriving with official voting thingswere sentences and stickers from … Continue reading →

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Time & Space Heater

Posted on October 12, 2020 by sputterpub

I have a calendar but don’t relyon it, retired, home 200 days.But morning gives a message from the sky –to rise at 6 is long before the sun.And then I feel a chill I can’t deny,informing me that winter’s on … Continue reading →

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