Monthly Archives: January 2024

Paper Chains

Posted on January 11, 2024 by sputterpub

The afternoon was gray. Without was rain.Within I kept 2 children company.Observing we could make a paper chain,first 6 endorsed, approved by almost-3.We found some colored paper in 5 shades,a roll of tape and scissors I could use(to cut effectively … Continue reading →

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A Rage Roundel

Posted on January 10, 2024 by sputterpub

You never thought your cousin would reply,and yet you sent resentment, overwroughtand angry, heels dug in, about to cry.You never thought… You knew you should suppress the impulse, fraughtwith indignation, shrapnel in your eye,flailing blind, forgetting that you taught us … Continue reading →

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It Wasn’t You

Posted on January 9, 2024 by sputterpub

It wasn’t you who helped me overhaulperspective in the pits of 22years old. You gave advice, but overall,it wasn’t you. Some bar room rules you mentioned – that is true –and how to flirt or even fake a drawl.But thinking … Continue reading →

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Ink

Posted on January 8, 2024 by sputterpub

Is this compulsive, or a discipline,to daily post a poem for near four years?It had a therapeutic originin quarantine – locked in I thought for weeks,I figured I would give new forms a spin(I’d worked in sonnets for some decades … Continue reading →

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Not Noisome Now

Posted on January 7, 2024 by sputterpub

Last night I didn’t hear a ceiling sound.No thump or whimper moved me while I slept.There’s nothing musky in the air aroundme now, and nothing black & white has creptperipherally into sight. I foundno sign of skunks today to interceptmy … Continue reading →

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Dawn Dreams

Posted on January 6, 2024 by sputterpub

Twice recently I woke amidst a dreamin which I had a worry or concernabout my little girl or boy. The scenewas not a nightmare, but it took a turnof search or plan required, and betweenthe instant fade and blink, I’d … Continue reading →

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Tree Sweets

Posted on January 5, 2024 by sputterpub

Persimmons hang like orange Christmas spheresand tantalize this squirrel in the yard.She climbs and stretches so her chest appears,and bites the fruit that is no longer hardthe way it was two weeks ago. On guardand geared for predators, I take … Continue reading →

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Grateful for Irritation

Posted on January 4, 2024 by sputterpub

The theme a week ago was gratitude –eight minutes meditating on the rug.I crossed my legs in peaceful attitude,and ocean-breathed as if it were a drug.The guide said now be glad to be imbuedwith grace you haven’t voiced. I gave … Continue reading →

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Scourge Surge

Posted on January 3, 2024 by sputterpub

I’ve co-existed with the critters here –the garden is their home as much as mine –and wasn’t overbothered till this year,when building on my eastern boundary line,and now the north, has changed the biosphere.Too many skunks no longer seem benign.I’ll … Continue reading →

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Five Days of Peace

Posted on January 2, 2024 by sputterpub

For five days there was nothing on my list,and I leaned into leisure all I could,aboard my landboat sloop and comfort-kissed,admiring tile, glass, gas flames, and wood.Beginning at a luncheon with a goodold friend, I then embraced full solitude,and hunkered … Continue reading →

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