Monthly Archives: February 2022

The Protective Phlegm Conjecture

Posted on February 28, 2022 by sputterpub

I used to smoke a lot and every coldresulted in bronchitis that would lastfor weeks. The cough was chronic, uncontrolled,and sometimes it came on so strong and fastI’d wrench a rib, and then I had to holda pillow when I … Continue reading →

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The Fixer

Posted on February 27, 2022 by sputterpub

I think she gets a dopamine releasewhen standing on her soapbox to announcethe things we ought to do or have to cease –no sooner do we gripe than she will pounce.She thinks her subject knowledge will increaseour piece of mind, … Continue reading →

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Hunch

Posted on February 26, 2022 by sputterpub

My symptoms aren’t constant or severe.I don’t believe I need an M.R.I.And anyway, I cannot see a clearor easy way to get one if I try.The state of care is not the patient’s friend.I’d have to book and wait and … Continue reading →

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Laughing as I Sneeze

Posted on February 25, 2022 by sputterpub

I caught the baby’s cold and I feel worsethan she, apparently, because I’m old.(Of course, she can’t communicate in verseor prose, so maybe what I claim’s untrue).I got my body home, where I could nursemyself, and chuckle every time I … Continue reading →

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The Reading Challenge

Posted on February 24, 2022 by sputterpub

In looking for a work she’s never read –a book that’s also cinema-conveyed –I offered Fielding’s best to her, insteadof any other plot that’s been screen-played.And now she’s halfway in, with tickled head,and I’m a little jealous. I won’t trademy … Continue reading →

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Comfort

Posted on February 23, 2022 by sputterpub

If I met someone whose chief fantasieswere scripts of being cared for, comfort skitsin winter scenes or nestled in big trees –of cleanliness in plush and furry wraps,of hideaways in warmth amid a freeze,of faceless folk attending to her needs,then … Continue reading →

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Book Reporter

Posted on February 22, 2022 by sputterpub

I’ve read too many bargain e-books now.I have to stop responding to emailsthat hawk cheap work by folks who don’t know howto craft true characters or narrate tailsthat live up to the promise of the blurb,deserve the stars, or earn … Continue reading →

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February Heat Wave

Posted on February 21, 2022 by sputterpub

A winter baby, I have liked the coldas long as I recall. I fantasizeof comfort teemed with blankets, heat controlledby fireplace or furnace, darkened skiesby night or storm. Imagining I’m holedup in a cabin, cozy, satisfies.I’m lucky I grow chiller … Continue reading →

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Utter What?

Posted on February 20, 2022 by sputterpub

I’ve lived through times abhorring butt and gut(although I always liked myself enough),but mostly I’ve accepted shape and cutthose negatory voices from my head,admonishing self-judgments while I shutthe pressure down, and entertained myself.But lately I’ve no vigor to rebutthe fact … Continue reading →

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After More Isolation

Posted on February 19, 2022 by sputterpub

At home 6 days a week last month was tough,but Omicron was large and kids are wee.The days were long, but there was time enoughto postpone any task, and challenge mewith some new venture, made of different stuff,but I got … Continue reading →

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