Monthly Archives: October 2022

Covid Day One

Posted on October 11, 2022 by sputterpub

I noticed yesterday a dearth of pep. I pushed through morning exercise but felt no better, no relief. With staggered step I stood and surveyed me, and then I dealt with diagnosis — did a Covid test, and read the … Continue reading →

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The End of an Era

Posted on October 10, 2022 by sputterpub

The day has come to put away my gear. I always knew with luck I would succumb to age, and now the time to stop is here. The day has come. I smoked so much when I was careless young, … Continue reading →

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Hard Boiled Eggs

Posted on October 9, 2022 by sputterpub

You start them cold or let them warm in air. You poke a hole in each, or maybe not.You put the eggs in water, or you spare them till it’s seething, simmering and hot. Attempting to maintain the heat you … Continue reading →

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Validation

Posted on October 8, 2022 by sputterpub

The ego strokes for which you lust are gossamer at best. They’ll scatter light as cotton dust and clutter up your nest. A testimonial can blur assessment of yourself. Awards will tarnish and confer congestion on your shelf. The finest … Continue reading →

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It Wasn’t That

Posted on October 7, 2022 by sputterpub

It wasn’t that I rated being smart. You never had to rally to combat a prejudice. You took too much to heart. It wasn’t that. The fact is I’m attracted to eclat, but IQ doesn’t have to play a part … Continue reading →

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Civility

Posted on October 6, 2022 by sputterpub

The longer I’m alive, the more I know the quality I value most of all. It isn’t seeking love or leisure’s slow procession, and I’m not in money’s thrall. I treasure courtesy. What makes me glow is thoughtfulness, consideration. Maul … Continue reading →

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Imaginary Dialogue

Posted on October 5, 2022 by sputterpub

I don’t even like him but that’s no excuse to stay mute.I’ll fantasize good conversations together instead.Reality often can pale and leave ears destitute,so I will continue our dialogue inside my head.For that’s where he asks me the questions about … Continue reading →

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Not Enough

Posted on October 4, 2022 by sputterpub

Not talented enough for affectation.Not smart enough to be so arrogant.I’m sorry (not) for this evaluation,but that’s the gotcha concept that I meant.My phrasing is exaggerated, bentto grab attention to this shining fact:that talent has a clear and clean intent,and … Continue reading →

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Thankless Ranking

Posted on October 3, 2022 by sputterpub

I cherish your opinions more than most,until you tell me you evaluatethis guy as uber-smart, and also boastyour son to be ingenious. I can rateintelligence. I frightened both my folks.And teachers were a little awed by me.I grew to where … Continue reading →

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How Dare You?

Posted on October 2, 2022 by sputterpub

How dare you treat her like she’s making noise,who had a rare occasion to feel gleewith someone she six times a year enjoys,in walking talking and a drink or three.She gets few breaks from caring for you boys,so back off … Continue reading →

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