Monthly Archives: October 2022

Impotence

Posted on October 21, 2022 by sputterpub

I’m told they can’t repair my internet as long as there is scaffolding out front. Of course that doesn’t settle my upset (no splice available, no splint or shunt?). But what’s the point in voicing gripe or grunt? There’s no … Continue reading →

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Early Rising

Posted on October 20, 2022 by sputterpub

I don’t know why I woke at 4 a.m. I wasn’t worried. Had I had enough of rest in 10 days home? I doubt the REM was adequate — my eyelids feel as rough as if I were awake all … Continue reading →

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Slow Return

Posted on October 19, 2022 by sputterpub

Resuming regular activities by increments, because it’s been 10 days, I’m tentative, and anyhow I’ll please supporting individuals in ways that may not constitute necessities, but I won’t agitate for my old plays. For now indulging in sweet gratitude, I’ll … Continue reading →

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Roseality

Posted on October 18, 2022 by sputterpub

With baby steps we’re starting to improve. The work in front gets closer to its end, and snags encountered by the last to move onto this property of late amend. Undoubtedly the list will never end, but here’s a Covid … Continue reading →

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Nearly Negative

Posted on October 17, 2022 by sputterpub

I’m trying not to dance around, but so far no dark line appears. Can this be true? Will it be found no virus now detected? Fears I’ll see that stripe again abound — although the anti-viral clears the system soon … Continue reading →

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Lights

Posted on October 16, 2022 by sputterpub

I listened to the song you sent, and it demolished me. I understand just what you meant — it’s where I want to be.

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Covid-Stuck

Posted on October 15, 2022 by sputterpub

I’m Covid-stuck at home alone 10 days, but this seems easier than at the start. Time passes as I nap, and I’ve learned ways to while hours now. The food and meds I want my brother lovingly conveys. The need … Continue reading →

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A Brief Arrest

Posted on October 14, 2022 by sputterpub

I watched my children, when it started, freak out at the threat it held for their young kid. They closed their doors entirely, and week by week they said to me they must forbid my visiting unless I saw no … Continue reading →

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Solo Practice

Posted on October 13, 2022 by sputterpub

Nine hundred thirty days would pass, from when the lockdown was initiated here to testing positive myself, and then retreating into solo atmosphere. My arms are closed, and won’t expand again until the little Covid test is clear. I hoped … Continue reading →

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Inadvertent Pruning

Posted on October 12, 2022 by sputterpub

The good news is my Covid’s not severe. The bad is I still have to isolate. And yesterday the gardener worked back here, and as he used his shears to amputate wisteria that shot above the gate, he cut the … Continue reading →

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