Monthly Archives: June 2022

To Catch a Cold

Posted on June 20, 2022 by sputterpub

Five days ago the boy was taken ill.There’d been a case of Covid at his school.His parents tested him – they knew the drill:a negative and soon a forehead cool.In caution they conducted him by carfor deeper testing, through the … Continue reading →

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Pet Peeve

Posted on June 19, 2022 by sputterpub

I wish she didn’t irritate me so.I’m sure I’d miss her rage if she were dead.She’s quick to take up verbal arms, to throwher hands into the air, declare insteadof listening we really ought to knowshe’s walked that road herself, … Continue reading →

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Dwell

Posted on June 18, 2022 by sputterpub

It may be enoughto dwell: to savor todaywithout memory.

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Unjunipered

Posted on June 17, 2022 by sputterpub

We had a hedge of juniper to hate,disgracing where the sidewalk meets the yard.A volunteer removed it, to abatehis gratitude for staying here rent-free.He piled in the garden all the weightof aged branches, needles, scales and twigs(we’ll pay someone to … Continue reading →

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A Little Snit

Posted on June 16, 2022 by sputterpub

I’m selfishly worried today –I know I should feel empathyfor elder distress and dismayand stresses on young familybut I want to go my own wayignoring each unspoken plea –just wrapping my arms around me. (I had to blurt that out … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Travel

Posted on June 15, 2022 by sputterpub

I walked one way. It took me near an hour.And then I rode two buses to return.The walking gave reminder of my power,and from the bus rides I found things to learn.My body still has strength. My heart can laugh.I … Continue reading →

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Umbrella

Posted on June 14, 2022 by sputterpub

I bought a new umbrella yesterday.I left the old one in a restaurant.(The rain had stopped – I took it anyway –I walk, and tote whatever I may want.)Selecting portable, and cabernetin hue, although my style’s nonchalant,I wondered why so … Continue reading →

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Friendly Vandalism

Posted on June 13, 2022 by sputterpub

We all agree the yard must be redone.At first held hostage by a crazy crone,at last the county moved her. Everyoneremaining knew the hedge would have to go.I thought we pulled the trigger on that gun.But I got home the … Continue reading →

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Above Stores and Behind Stars

Posted on June 12, 2022 by sputterpub

I’ve walked this neighborhood so many years,I’ve memorized the look of every place.I gaze instead sometimes at what appearsabove each independent retail space.I note what must be offices or flats.Apartments and compartments tantalizeimagination – urban habitatsand crooked shades revealing stored … Continue reading →

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Feeling Unredundant

Posted on June 11, 2022 by sputterpub

Five years ago I took on childcare,commuting twice a week to spend the dayswith grandson #4. I didn’t sparemy back the work, but it was mighty niceto leave the desk and breathe in baby air.In time, the virus came – … Continue reading →

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