Monthly Archives: November 2024

What the Record Reveals

Posted on November 10, 2024 by sputterpub

A browse through media that illustratethe poems I’ve posted to the cloud for yearspresents a picture used when I last ateAmoxicillin (4 years back). My fearsare justified – last night’s 3 hour spateof nausea and heartburn now appearsto come from … Continue reading →

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No More Wisdoms

Posted on November 9, 2024 by sputterpub

We set the date a month ago. And since,I’ve thought about what’s coming now and then.It took the surgeon seconds to convinceme of necessity to once againrelieve me of two molars I don’t need –one loose and one with pockets … Continue reading →

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FOMO

Posted on November 8, 2024 by sputterpub

When I began providing grandkid care(2 days a week), before the plague arrived,the parents left for work all day, and therein playful creativity we thrived.Our moods in sync, our attitudes agreed.I grew more close to him than I had donewith … Continue reading →

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Home Sky

Posted on November 7, 2024 by sputterpub

I don’t own acres and I pay a priceto live here, but I chose deliberatelylocation where the weather’s ever nice,among green hills and sweet topography.I picked it cause it’s where I want to be,for more than brief vacations. To my … Continue reading →

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A Future Trip

Posted on November 6, 2024 by sputterpub

Auditioning we neither of us were,but 14 days in close proximitymade space for ups and downers to occurwhich we together weathered pleasantly.Assisting her to manage her device,allowing me to vent a gentle nudge,agreeing when to rest or drink was nice,and … Continue reading →

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The Heat is On

Posted on November 5, 2024 by sputterpub

I waited till October 23rdto turn the fire on, addressing chill.The furnace early used to seem absurd;I always did without its warmth untilNovember. But the climate’s getting ill,and older I don’t weather cold for sure.Surrendering to change, adjusting will,my fire … Continue reading →

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All Sweets Day

Posted on November 4, 2024 by sputterpub

At loose ends on a Friday close to 6,without a task ahead and feeling well,I have the yen to pen again, affixa nib to paper, let the blue ink flow.Without a pressing subject (nothing sticksin mind or begs to make … Continue reading →

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Far Out

Posted on November 3, 2024 by sputterpub

She must have meant her look to be extreme;those lashes perched like brushes on her eyes.I watched them give her trouble, with a seamof glue apparent. It was no surprisethey bothered her – with nails of lengthy size,she picked with … Continue reading →

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Second Person

Posted on November 2, 2024 by sputterpub

I screened a dream vignette the other night,a nondescript adventure, and a faceI never saw before. Without delightor deep intrigue we shared a brief embracebefore I woke, in some familiar place.I rose a little hungry for more view,receptive and adjusted … Continue reading →

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Fridays at 6

Posted on November 1, 2024 by sputterpub

There’s quiet satisfaction that I feelas soon as they come running through the door.Their energy is boundless, coursing, real,and I sit back, receiving hugs and more.High-pitched their voices greet me with a peal,for they are nearly 8 and almost 4.And … Continue reading →

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