Monthly Archives: July 2026

Slippage

Posted on July 2, 2026 by sputterpub

I logged a date on phone and paper too,but didn’t look at home or screen device.Distracted by an argument, I threwattention off, and mostly wasn’t nice.But luckily the other missed her cue,petitioning to alter plans. The priceI might have owed … Continue reading →

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The End of a Gauntlet

Posted on July 1, 2026 by sputterpub

Tomorrow’s a day to completely relax.I came home on Monday, but thenthe office and family traded attackson leisure. I’ll be here againtomorrow, devoted to resting the backsand bottoms of old feet.Amen.

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