Monthly Archives: October 2021

Day Off Call Off

Posted on October 31, 2021 by sputterpub

I planned a Sunday off. I laid in food.I didn’t try to make a friendly date.I figured to indulge a lazy mood,enjoy some Autumn weather, cogitateabout no news and let concerns abate.I lasted for an hour, but I missthe like … Continue reading →

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Recording

Posted on October 30, 2021 by sputterpub

Committed to remembering my timeof consciousness, I’ve told my tales for years.I’ve noted little episodes in rhyme,and often journalized. I don’t have fearsof Alzeimer’s – my memory’s sublimeand durable, or so it still appears.But lately I’ll admit I’ve contemplatedperhaps true … Continue reading →

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Atwinge

Posted on October 29, 2021 by sputterpub

When fourteen years ago I hurt my back,the doctor thought I’d sprained my spine at first.An MRI revealed the sorry fact:a disk with damage that can’t be reversed.He taught me to avoid a rupture then.He wrote prescriptions for the lovely … Continue reading →

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Rest Fail

Posted on October 28, 2021 by sputterpub

My arm received the needles yesterday –the Pfizer 3rd and too the flu vaccine –and I arranged today for ease; I’d stayat home. So went my plan till 12:15,but then I wanted streets to intervene.I threw on clothes and ambled … Continue reading →

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I Wait for Rain

Posted on October 27, 2021 by sputterpub

I wait for rain as if it were a guestinvited to my home to share the bestprovisions from my cabinet and mind,as if it were the company I findmost likely to remind me that I’m blessed. I’ve always wanted rain … Continue reading →

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Reflecting

Posted on October 26, 2021 by sputterpub

Perhaps when my heartbleeds with grief for children’s pain,it’s not about them.

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The Storm of October

Posted on October 25, 2021 by sputterpub

I recollect anxiety, as rainI loved came down too hard and long to drain,but that was when I lived beside a creek.This landlocked cottage doesn’t have a leak,so I prepared to like a record drench,except a neighbor’s looking for a … Continue reading →

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Ode to Oct

Posted on October 24, 2021 by sputterpub

October is my favorite month, I think.It’s past September’s ambiguity.It’s clearly Fall and sunsets skew to pink,while nights are growing in temeritylike adolescent forays on the brinkof edging into self-discovery.October isn’t serious or mean,and terminates by hosting Halloween. (Ottava Rima)

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Balsamic Vinaigrette

Posted on October 23, 2021 by sputterpub

The oil and the vinegaremulsified so beautifully,like honey twined with claret wine,like strands of syrup jewels.

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The Postponement

Posted on October 22, 2021 by sputterpub

It hurt my heart to watch his face reflecthis disappointment with our game delay.His mother made the pair of us expectwe’d have tonight for unmolested play.It wasn’t my idea – I didn’t saylet’s go again so soon. He didn’t seekit … Continue reading →

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