Monthly Archives: November 2024

Obscure Clarity

Posted on November 20, 2024 by sputterpub

Some minor inconveniences this weekhave over-occupied a tired soul.Computer glitch, discovered drainpipe leak,and need to make two calls to put controlwhere fit, have seemed to charge a hefty toll,and left the bearer feeling quite upset.Today’s assignment’s to review the role,unplug … Continue reading →

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Uneasy

Posted on November 19, 2024 by sputterpub

Uneasy when there was no quick reply:she’d flown across the continent, and Ijust longed to read my girl had safe-arrived…And also, Mom had fallen. She survived,but even tearing skin, at ninety-nine,is serious, and so concern was mine.When she did not … Continue reading →

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Sibling Dinner

Posted on November 18, 2024 by sputterpub

I think we liked each other even whenwe squabbled young in bickering and tease.But as we’ve aged, and only now and thenachieve a meeting, after kiss and squeeze,we fall into affection’s lap again,where every word and thought just serves to … Continue reading →

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A Simple Sunday

Posted on November 17, 2024 by sputterpub

I’ve socialized the last 5 days, a lot,and that was stimulating, warm, all good.But getting up today, I know I’m notanticipating any time that wouldbe better spent with others. What I’ve gotaround me now will cradle me, and shouldbe best … Continue reading →

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FWIW

Posted on November 16, 2024 by sputterpub

When bird flu first arrived in Western news,I recollect extreme anxiety.A house ago, I entertained the viewsof dire damage to humanity.And maybe living through that episode,embracing impotence and lack of fact,is what prepared me, when the Covid rodeus hard, to … Continue reading →

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A Read

Posted on November 15, 2024 by sputterpub

While waiting to get on the dentist’s chair,for what he recommended he should dobeyond hygiene and minuscule repair,I had a moment to absorb the view.I noted that the rack that’s mounted thereis stocked with magazines, and not a few.It’s further … Continue reading →

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I’m Used to Weird

Posted on November 14, 2024 by sputterpub

I’m used to weird. A cuckoo in the nest,the black sheep in my family, who veeredaway from their conditions on my quest,I’m used to weird. A beatnik when the hippies all appeared –an anarchist against all guns – unstressedwhen solitude … Continue reading →

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His CV

Posted on November 13, 2024 by sputterpub

He landed in construction after school.His liberal arts degree led to no chair.He’d learned to use most any kind of toolfrom summer jobs encountered everywhere.The labor exercised his arms and mood.His skills advanced with every passing year.And years did pass … Continue reading →

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Post-Op

Posted on November 12, 2024 by sputterpub

I’m halfway through obnoxious meds, and knowI’ll flourish when they stop protecting me.I’m caring for myself, and I bestowcompared to ℞ automaticallydispensed, attention of prime quality.I’m introducing exercise and foodappropriate for my recovery.I’m nourishing a patient attitude.

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Top Three

Posted on November 11, 2024 by sputterpub

A question tossed by media (big deal) –Three favorite people? was the prompt I heard.Without intention answers popped, surrealbut true 3 personalities occurredin mind, like ghosts beside me. I was luredto comprehend it’s not I love them more,but I’m at … Continue reading →

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