Monthly Archives: July 2021

Pearls

Posted on July 11, 2021 by sputterpub

Was it my birth order? I was the first.Or does she have contempt for edgy girls?I know she loved us all, but I was cursedwith sexist expectations, given pearlsI never wanted, mocked for thoughtful aims,told that as I grew I’d … Continue reading →

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Shade

Posted on July 10, 2021 by sputterpub

To match this gardenyou must love shade. You can’t plantlike this in full sun.

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A Mess of Resentment

Posted on July 9, 2021 by sputterpub

I tend to misconstrue when I am hurt –at least that was the pattern in my youth.Confusing it with anger, I’d asserta righteous argument, although the truthI hid within, behind my strident blurt,was needy kid. It doesn’t take a sleuthor … Continue reading →

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Housekeeping

Posted on July 8, 2021 by sputterpub

It must be me, but I did not enjoythe morning visitors I had today.The first I simply thought I would employto clean my 20 windows, but he talkedincessantly – complaints that would annoya saint. And then I hosted, for two … Continue reading →

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Unstoppable Stoppable

Posted on July 7, 2021 by sputterpub

I didn’t see it coming. I’m surprised,although I should be used to that by now.She isn’t doing what we all advised –appearing to agree at our pow-wow,she won’t control her impulses, and can’tregard her own emotional response.Her inner wisdom always … Continue reading →

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Shaken & Stirred

Posted on July 6, 2021 by sputterpub

I set aside a day for pleasing me.Of late my life has been amassing stress.Responding to alarms from familyand culture wars has dimmed my happiness.The heat and drought increase calamity,and every treat I try delivers less.I’ve cleared my slate of … Continue reading →

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Ease

Posted on July 5, 2021 by sputterpub

Awake 200 minutes, I am donewith all the tasks I self-assigned today.There weren’t many – now I’m glad there’s none,except completion of this little verse.I’m planning not to visit anyone,or venture from the yard that’s my domain.I’m wearying of never … Continue reading →

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Bad Med

Posted on July 4, 2021 by sputterpub

Escorting Mom back home – she isn’t dead –we settled her with medicines and railsaround each toilet and beside her bed,installed a shower chair because she’s frail(she’s 95, and lately tips the scaleat least 12 pounds below her normal weight).She … Continue reading →

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I For One

Posted on July 3, 2021 by sputterpub

I for one am still alive,and you for two are feeling well.But she for three’s not long to thrive(we ought to notice something fell).Her death approaches like a spell,inexorable and sure(aging doesn’t have a cure).I note where all our futures … Continue reading →

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An Old Whine

Posted on July 2, 2021 by sputterpub

My mother never liked my hair till now(and recent comments may be insincere).She always criticized and told me howI ought to wear it. In my 7th year,she had it hacked away – with blurt and sneershe claimed it was a … Continue reading →

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