Monthly Archives: April 2022

Gulliver and the Antinatalists

Posted on April 20, 2022 by sputterpub

My bachelor’s thesis, 50 years ago,compared three misanthropes in English lit.I remet Fielding’s hermit, got to knowGreek Timon, and read Gulliver’s emit.The first and second came to hate their kindwhen fortune failed and former friends forsook,but Swift’s creation had his … Continue reading →

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Usurping Authority

Posted on April 19, 2022 by sputterpub

The father told the son “Remove your hood,”and I believe my visage disagreed,so I’m the one admonished. I’m no good –usurping Dad’s authority, indeed!Another Pop another time decreeda bedtime story done (at quarter length).Then I was warned I’d best not … Continue reading →

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I’m Sorry Now

Posted on April 18, 2022 by sputterpub

I’m sorry now I wasn’t kinder then.I would have blocked his lust if I knew how,but I was inexperienced with men.I’m sorry now. Permitting moves I’d rather not allow,I acted rashly mean and harshly, whenthere might have been a better … Continue reading →

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Ego Strength

Posted on April 17, 2022 by sputterpub

Weak ego takes offense so readily,it gathers insult from a shrug or glance.It notices the careless frequently,and seldom gives impersonal a chance.Identifying disrespect not meant,it quarrels and it quibbles, whines or yells.Its insecurity’s a monumentto ignorance and fragile temper spells. … Continue reading →

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Web Stats

Posted on April 16, 2022 by sputterpub

They broke the news to me like it was smart –no bunk beds would be purchased for the roomthe kids will share. They thought they’d done their partby research on the Web. They both assumethe stats are worthy guides, but … Continue reading →

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This Season’s Cold

Posted on April 15, 2022 by sputterpub

Six weeks ago I caught a wicked cold.Its tenure was severe but it was brief.It sapped my stamina and made me old,but three days past I welcomed some relief.It lingered then with symptoms almost gone,and left me to myself within … Continue reading →

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One Question

Posted on April 14, 2022 by sputterpub

You wear a Trump hat, but you look like us.I have one question. From your point of view(without attempting to create a fuss),do you think Trump is brainier than you?

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Ego Work

Posted on April 13, 2022 by sputterpub

Admitting that I’m cocky, well assured.and fairly able to self-comprehend,I’d have to be affected and absurdto take offense at rudeness, or defendmy any quality from careless wordor stupid gesture, even from a friend.It’s egotistical to take, in fact,an asshole comment … Continue reading →

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Recollection Reservation

Posted on April 12, 2022 by sputterpub

I used to reminisce about the waymy father taught me car mechanics – gears,controlling skids and double-clutching, playwith points, Bernoulli’s work. First born, three yearsbefore the son, I stopped those tales today.From talking with my brother, it appearshe treasures memories … Continue reading →

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Prompts (Delayed Rejoinders)

Posted on April 11, 2022 by sputterpub

You’ve been the target of offensive speech,or someone criticized you without cause,or yelled from where your volley cannot reachand made you sore, but broke no stated laws.You crafted a reply, but not in timeto let it fly. You had to … Continue reading →

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