Monthly Archives: October 2025

One Day, Six Weeks, A Year, Forever

Posted on October 31, 2025 by sputterpub

Reducing carbs has certainly producedincrease in health, decrease in weight and girth.The pleasure so derived – esteem now loosed –is generating private bouts of mirth.But here’s the lesson learned, for what it’s worth –as true of GLP’s as “self-control” –the … Continue reading →

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To a Lovely Friend

Posted on October 30, 2025 by sputterpub

You comment you can be yourself with me.I took those words to heart like a bouquet.I watered them for hours mentally,and as they blossomed, feel the urge to say:“My friend, your mirror’s tarnished, if you seean image that looks other … Continue reading →

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A Life Unfelt

Posted on October 29, 2025 by sputterpub

“You shouldn’t feel that way,” she said again,a phrase I’ve borne and failed to understandlifelong. (I recollect I heard it whenattempting to express emotions fannedby friend or school). Before age 9 or 10I learned she scorned my poetry; she planneda … Continue reading →

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Walking Westward

Posted on October 28, 2025 by sputterpub

October morning walk to H’s place,while taking in the Halloween decor,inhabiting the here-and-now, in caseI need to be alert for something more,I’m ready to submit this aging faceto unguents luxurious and pure,and grateful for the weather nearly warm.Next time (December) … Continue reading →

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Dismalady

Posted on October 27, 2025 by sputterpub

Why stay alive when nothing prospers you?When you’re no longer able to disperseyour energy in mundane tasks you threwupon your list; or pluck from out your pursethe coins you sought to save to spend on few;when you engage refusal and … Continue reading →

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The Fifth Decade

Posted on October 26, 2025 by sputterpub

We’ve pros and cons at any age, and yetthe decade I would call the worst to datehas got to be the 5th. Did you forgetthe multitasking brooking no debate?The loss of will or skill to stay up late?Diminished stamina, uncertain … Continue reading →

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Unfree Friday

Posted on October 25, 2025 by sputterpub

From half past dawn till nearly noon, the peacewas fractured by responsibility.The tones of power washing didn’t cease,and every pane was polished visibly.The next event did nothing to decreasethe obligations – scheduled dentistryis necessary but uncomfortable.With costly elements, my plate … Continue reading →

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Card Class

Posted on October 24, 2025 by sputterpub

Construction paper, tape and scissors smallenough for them and usable by me,assembled on the table I’ll recalland reinforce with pix and poetry.Instructed by 3rd grade authority,a 4 year-old and I each made a card.We followed his directions happily,compatibly, in sync … Continue reading →

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Medi-Tation

Posted on October 23, 2025 by sputterpub

Well more than once, a doctor’s looked and saida minor issue won’t heal on its own.“You’ll have to see a specialist instead.”But I’m forever lazy with the phone.What could it hurt, to talk to blood and boneor better, my immune … Continue reading →

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Roof Party

Posted on October 22, 2025 by sputterpub

The first rain of the season made my roofattractive to loud animals. My dreamswere broken twice by thumping, skidding proofof scavenging or racing chasing schemes.By silhouettes on skylight glass it seemsI hosted first a rowdy raccoon set.Some hours later, by … Continue reading →

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