Monthly Archives: January 2021

It’s Over

Posted on January 21, 2021 by sputterpub

We felt two hundred million lungs exhaleas oaths were said and vows were made to all.For four long years we’d seen our customs failand hyperventilated, taking smallbreaths in and out and in, with gasping grief,unable to attain the calm we … Continue reading →

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Excreta

Posted on January 20, 2021 by sputterpub

I like the eucalypt above the deck.I fancy the biota in my yard.But critters make their messes. Squirrels wreckthe seedlings and they piss from high above.The crows I love deface the wood with fleckand splat of poop – tenacious chalky … Continue reading →

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Worst President Ever

Posted on January 19, 2021 by sputterpub

As hard as it is to excel,full failure’s uncommon as well.To be twice impeached,in one term to have reachedthis nadir’s a record to tell.

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In the Eye of a Storm

Posted on January 18, 2021 by sputterpub

Are we in the eye of a storm right now?Is this the calm deceit I’ve heard about?Between last week and next we teem with doubt. It’s obvious that thousands don’t know howto do more than assert, assault and shout.Are we … Continue reading →

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Cutterpub

Posted on January 17, 2021 by sputterpub

Ten years ago I started posting verse.I wanted readers, but I also meantto sort a thousand poems – avoid the curseof too much paper. Such was my intent,but like so many projects, once begunits seeds took root to sprout in … Continue reading →

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Toddler Excitement

Posted on January 16, 2021 by sputterpub

Two days a week I’m with my toddler friend.We bake low-carb, we read, we do some art.We act out scenes, we travel in pretend,but nothing grabs him like that iPad game.He chatters about graphics as we spenda quarter hour at … Continue reading →

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Outage

Posted on January 15, 2021 by sputterpub

My birthday was a week ago. I thoughtI’d get some messages of love and care.No sooner did I rise than something broughtdown Comcast and I lost the Internet,the cable, and the landline. I was caughtunable to respond to wired wish,but … Continue reading →

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Puzzle Progress

Posted on January 14, 2021 by sputterpub

This jigsaw puzzle’s numerous and hard.I thought I’d quit it if it took me days,but now I’m hooked in table-covered craze. My daughter sent it like a New Year’s card.She bought one for herself and distance-plays.This jigsaw puzzle’s numerous and … Continue reading →

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Writing on Empty

Posted on January 13, 2021 by sputterpub

A poet needs a topic or a theme,and I don’t want to write on politicsor public health, or flu without a fix. The last ten months inspire me to scream,with soaring sick and deadly leader tricks.A poet needs a topic … Continue reading →

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O’s Words

Posted on January 12, 2021 by sputterpub

My hair consultant visited last week,but not to cut the Covid mane I’ve grown.She brought me product, and we stood to speaksix feet apart and masked, outside my home.She’s middle-aged and smart, self-made and skilled.Ten months ago is when she … Continue reading →

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