Monthly Archives: November 2025

Temporary Immunity

Posted on November 20, 2025 by sputterpub

Some friends complain of brain fog now and then.I must admit I don’t know what they mean.My only reference to that state was whenI long ago gave up the nicotine(the feeling: dull but brief and in between –a hard-to-focus view … Continue reading →

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Emerging Plan

Posted on November 19, 2025 by sputterpub

It isn’t that I’m foggy when I rise,but something shifts as I get vertical.In 40 minutes I will organizeintention; then small aims exert their pull.From out of lax I start to realizea walk to lunch will suit me to the … Continue reading →

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Stamina

Posted on November 18, 2025 by sputterpub

I haven’t taken many supplements.I honored definition of the word,and tried to view with some intelligencethe real, instead of what I broadly heard.But lately when I check with diligencemy symptoms, I conclude it is absurdto not attempt increase of energy.I … Continue reading →

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Change Confusion Contentment

Posted on November 17, 2025 by sputterpub

I learned with sadness she’s again unwell.We wouldn’t meet for lunch or see the play.I texted three with offers, but could tellit wasn’t how I wished to spend the day.I needed quiet, and could not compelmyself to sit all afternoon … Continue reading →

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Weak Wishing

Posted on November 16, 2025 by sputterpub

Whatever the weather I’ll have to adjust.I’m too lucky here for complaining.And powerless also; to Nature I’ll trust.But oh, how I wish it were raining.

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Who, Me?

Posted on November 15, 2025 by sputterpub

Three people whom I love but criticize,have lately seemed improved. I’ve been impressedwith elder patience, peerage in my eyesless testy, and the younger one unstressedby daily perturbation. Is it true?Have three of three self-modified somehow?Or is this a mirage in … Continue reading →

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Slowly Gently

Posted on November 14, 2025 by sputterpub

Self-inventory yesterday revealeda shoulder tweak, a twinge in my left knee,a tender hip that couldn’t be concealedas I began to walk. So cautiouslyI sat as solitaire and coffee healedof my complaining joints two out of three.I searched for gentle yoga … Continue reading →

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Phytolacca Icosandra (Pokeweed)

Posted on November 13, 2025 by sputterpub

My phone identifies the volunteerthat colonized the space beside the gateas Phytolacca Icosandra: queer,gigantic, berried, bending from the weightof rainfall. I see birds appreciatethe fruit, but it’s no food our species loves.The common name is Pokeweed, and its fatewill be … Continue reading →

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November Evenings

Posted on November 12, 2025 by sputterpub

The sun is going down at 5 o’clock.The evening rolls in, darkening the view.And though aware I host some writer’s blockat dusk, I can revise a line or two,considering that while it’s nothing newI write, creative is the energyI loose … Continue reading →

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On Second Thought

Posted on November 11, 2025 by sputterpub

I think to write at night, but lately findmy hands would rather rest than hold a pen.Although ideas may germinate in mind,they need some percolation time. So whena theme occurs – a question or a kindof theory buds – I … Continue reading →

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