Monthly Archives: December 2024

New Porcelain

Posted on December 21, 2024 by sputterpub

An empty can that once held CO 2took out my favorite mug 3 days ago.I knocked it off my countertop, and threwit accidentally into the sink.I self-chastised, but nothing I could doreversed the chip in porcelain that could harmmy lip, … Continue reading →

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Windfall

Posted on December 20, 2024 by sputterpub

One night last week I thought the wind was rain.The thrum on skylights woke me up at 2.Four hours later, through my window pane,I marveled at the scatter, clutter, strewupon my deck, amid my yard: a slewof naked twigs that … Continue reading →

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Commuting Downers

Posted on December 19, 2024 by sputterpub

What purpose does an escalator fillthat’s going down? It contradicts the name.Do planners short on brains and long on willmistake a walker’s needs, and think the samedegree of aid is needed in descentas in a laden rise through gravity?Was it … Continue reading →

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The End of Each Game

Posted on December 18, 2024 by sputterpub

The kids have helped me playing solitaire.It lets them learn their numbers and each suit.They touching put the cards most moments whereI guide them, fingers poking, faces cute.It hasn’t been my motive to compare,but there are differences I won’t dispute.Our … Continue reading →

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Kind Minds (A Rondine)

Posted on December 17, 2024 by sputterpub

If we were kind, it’s seldom we would yell.We’d demonstrate the gentle in the mind,respecting how our lives have intertwined,refraining from a tendency to telleach other how to better. We’d compelbehavior matching what we wish to find.If we were kind. … Continue reading →

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400 Months in the Making

Posted on December 16, 2024 by sputterpub

At what age does the child comprehendthe parent is a person who can livein panorama, as the years extenduntil the kid can venture to forgive?Perhaps it happens when he starts to bendto parenthood himself, in stress’s sieve.Or maybe it will … Continue reading →

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Default Faulting

Posted on December 15, 2024 by sputterpub

Expecting inattention all aroundfrom neighbors who seem mentally unkempt,I’m never stunned – this is no battleground,but I’ll admit to harboring contemptdeployable the second signs are found.But when there’s evidence that will preemptmy caustic thought, I’m swept with sweet surprise.A mote … Continue reading →

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Selling the Goods

Posted on December 14, 2024 by sputterpub

The kids will eat the vegetables I cut,and fruits that I arrange in patterns neat,mandalas where there’s care how things abut.The kids will eat. I mimic chalked-in pictures from the street,selecting foods to satisfy the gutand sight, as well as … Continue reading →

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Wrapping Me

Posted on December 13, 2024 by sputterpub

It took 3 days at home for me to rest.The punch lists have been checked and tossed away.Some tasks remain, it has to be confessed,but there’s a clearance present for today.And though I’ll have to shop and then to payfor … Continue reading →

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Alt Route

Posted on December 12, 2024 by sputterpub

I walked to BART the long way yesterday.I thought I’d stop and purchase something good.The market had low stock, but anywayI sampled senses in the neighborhood.The turning leaves against blue sky held sway;I photographed that color where I stood.Far tastier … Continue reading →

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