Monthly Archives: June 2021

Bad Mood

Posted on June 30, 2021 by sputterpub

I’m in a shitty mood today, inclinedto flail with wrinkled hand and foul word.I seem to lack all patience. I remindmyself of what I most disdain in Mom.I don’t know what I like or need; I findI’m restless, though I … Continue reading →

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Using

Posted on June 29, 2021 by sputterpub

I’d like to launder linens, and the clothesI’ve used this busy week. I know the yardis wanting water, too. From neck to toesI will immerse myself, and though on guardbecause of drought, I haven’t yet been barredfrom turning on my … Continue reading →

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Tickets

Posted on June 28, 2021 by sputterpub

I booked an airplane trip. In 40 daysI’ll fly to visit family I love.For 18 months we’ve only had displayson FaceTime, but I needed quite a shoveto pick the flight. We’re opening all waysright now. So in a month I’ll … Continue reading →

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No Signal

Posted on June 27, 2021 by sputterpub

One fact about the virus lockdown wasmost days resembled those that came before.We stayed apart, and masked, and washed, becausewe didn’t have vaccine or ready cure.I FaceTimed many bedtime tales for sure;I waited till the “Ready?” text appeared.But now they’re … Continue reading →

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Neighborhood Sights

Posted on June 26, 2021 by sputterpub

I never figured out the overheadathletic shoes that hung on power wires.Some claimed they were a sign drug buyers read,or indicated where a gang retires.But no one knows. And now I note insteada newer puzzle. Lately what inspireslaughs? At least … Continue reading →

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The Egotist

Posted on June 25, 2021 by sputterpub

You’re egotistical to take offense.Assuming disrespect does not make sense.Reacting to a statement that’s untrue,and doesn’t really have to do with you,just demonstrates your thinking’s somewhat dense. You keep describing sexist incidents,but disregard your own incompetence.You couldn’t do that job, … Continue reading →

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Deckfall

Posted on June 24, 2021 by sputterpub

Abrupt concussionstartles me at the keyboard:eucalyptus fall.

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A Slice of Nice

Posted on June 23, 2021 by sputterpub

On my couchwith good winebeneath my fannear open doors

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I See You

Posted on June 22, 2021 by sputterpub

I see you, but I hope you’ll be okayabout it. In the past I’ve edged awayfrom individuals-in-gratitude,who figured my attention would includea friendship growing closer every day. I know you’re manifold, for you displayas much variety as this bouquet.Appreciating you … Continue reading →

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Trim Time

Posted on June 21, 2021 by sputterpub

It’s near 500 days since I was shorn,and over 50 years since I outgrewattempts to have long hair. I wasn’t bornwith frizzy curls – they came along with newhormones, with dieting and pimples too.I let it grow in quarantine and … Continue reading →

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