Monthly Archives: April 2024

The Light at 3

Posted on April 20, 2024 by sputterpub

Across the yard, my neighbor has a lightabove her door, but seldom uses it.She’s student-busy and her time is tight,and she has other ways to come or quit.But something sent her out at 3 last night,and suddenly my place and … Continue reading →

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The Absence of the Problem

Posted on April 19, 2024 by sputterpub

Remembering a lawsuit long ago,a meritless complaint that went for yearsbefore dismissal (prejudiced!), I knowthat after months of daily stress and fears,when fair relief arrives, the cure is slow.An aggravation long-sustained is dust,but happiness is slow while I adjust.

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Biography of a Partnership

Posted on April 18, 2024 by sputterpub

They both were functional but somewhat strange.She processed puzzles differently than most.And he missed conversational exchange(he smiled but would fail to thank a host).Yet he, in natural bent to engineerand she, abrim most days with earnest thought,communicated well, by eye … Continue reading →

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Ambient Dogs

Posted on April 17, 2024 by sputterpub

Of late there seem to be more dogs around,more water bowls outside the local stores.A multitude of canines can be foundon leashes, even strollers. They’re outdoorson walks, in restaurants, and undergroundon public transit. Most are small in size.But yesterday I … Continue reading →

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7 Months

Posted on April 16, 2024 by sputterpub

Exactly 7 months ago, the breachoccurred. My little office was ransacked.The violation hurt but didn’t reachthe level of catastrophe. In factI’d grown too comfortable alone and mute,and careless with my shed security.I noticed but I didn’t miss the loot,except for … Continue reading →

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Replacing Plates

Posted on April 15, 2024 by sputterpub

They list as “saucer” what’s a mini-plate,without a rim in which a cup can sit.I owned a stack of them, and found them greatfor whisking vinaigrettes, appropriateconveyers for my snacks. But stoneware fateis fall-and-break, or cracks that make them quit.In … Continue reading →

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To My Left Foot

Posted on April 14, 2024 by sputterpub

The benefit to size in leg and footand ankle no one could describe as slenderis sturdiness, for even when I putmy sole down crookedly, it’s never tender,till recently. Recovering from stumble(I didn’t fall), I must have wrenched within.Advancing age reminds … Continue reading →

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In Process Progress

Posted on April 13, 2024 by sputterpub

Until I checked and saw the welcome phrase,I didn’t know how much my peace was wrecked.I’d wasted months and suffered more delays,until I checked. At first Manhattan led me to expectif I’d apply and give them 90 days,they’d honor what … Continue reading →

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Winding

Posted on April 12, 2024 by sputterpub

A skein of wool should not be tightly wound,for that will stretch and stress the twisted thread.It needs a gentle laxity, that’s foundby spacing with a fingertip, she saidand showed me how, when I was sick abedand soft enough to … Continue reading →

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Kindle Kill

Posted on April 11, 2024 by sputterpub

From car to plane to train this body went,so tired that I dropped my Kindle twice.My brain was dull;.my stamina was spent;I closed my eyes. My grip was not precise,and though retrieval fixed each fall event,when I reached home and … Continue reading →

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