Monthly Archives: January 2022

This Surge

Posted on January 11, 2022 by sputterpub

I’m writing down what you already know –with virus surging, all should isolate.It’s safest in your home, but if you gooutside, then wear a mask and guard your space.It’s time again to stem your social flow,to try to keep your … Continue reading →

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Careful Again

Posted on January 10, 2022 by sputterpub

I’m being really careful yet again,for though I never dropped the mask and space,I did relax the isolation whenI’d had my shots. I dared to then embrace.I dined inside and laughing, face to face,and saw the wraith of normalcy emerge.But … Continue reading →

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Resolength

Posted on January 9, 2022 by sputterpub

Do New Year’s resolutions last that long?From January 1st to NYE?They’d have to be constructed firm and strongto carry you to that vicinity.I’m certain that’s too far a vow for me –my imperfection’s bound to bring me sorrow.I need six … Continue reading →

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Burning the Old

Posted on January 8, 2022 by sputterpub

A scented candle you presented mea year ago, or maybe 2 years back,has sat beside my loveseat handily,where I ignited it when skies were blackand air was cold. The new one you just gaveinspired me to light the old and … Continue reading →

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Postponement

Posted on January 7, 2022 by sputterpub

It isn’t personal – we can’t go there.With Omicron in surge, I have to stayaway from you. I can’t risk sharing air,lest I convey infection that will preyon kids I see too young to get the shot.It isn’t that I … Continue reading →

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How’d She Appear?

Posted on January 6, 2022 by sputterpub

How’d she appear, if gleaning were her goal?If chatter were to build an atmospherewhere anyone could ponder on a roll?How’d she appear? Her purpose is unusual but clear:she plants the seeds and then she cedes control,and hopes to later harvest … Continue reading →

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Inside Temp

Posted on January 5, 2022 by sputterpub

Returning home from New Year’s Eve away,the temperature inside was 52.I turned the heater on without delay,but still it took some hours to accruethe warmth to heat my body through and through.I cozied by that fire rather late,and didn’t shut … Continue reading →

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Where We Went

Posted on January 4, 2022 by sputterpub

Like dominos cascading one by one,our socializing plans are toppled now.That party organized to be such funis cancelled, and our prudence won’t allowme on a plane until this surge has runits course, until it’s safe to mass somehow.We found a … Continue reading →

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One Day at a Time

Posted on January 3, 2022 by sputterpub

I don’t know if I’ll see you in two days.I might not visit Mom as planned this week.A plane may fly without me – prudence staysat home, perhaps, to skirt the latest peak.Alone today I duck contagion’s ways –tomorrow I … Continue reading →

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Inside Out

Posted on January 2, 2022 by sputterpub

The weather app’s nice,but the window is better,and outside is best.

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