Monthly Archives: September 2026

Awe-full Days

Posted on September 21, 2026 by sputterpub

I recollect from someone in my youththat first the year begins but that the endfalls 10 days later. Can that be the truth?I can’t find evidence of it, but tendto grant it presence anyway, defendthe notion that it’s time to … Continue reading →

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5 at 10

Posted on September 20, 2026 by sputterpub

I’ll buy five items in the local storeand tote them home by paces, rail, and street.Replenishing a shelf and crisper drawer,my eating options then will be completefor weekend time and even one day more.It’s probable I’ll still take to my … Continue reading →

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Grapes (No Thanks)

Posted on September 19, 2026 by sputterpub

I thought on marriage several months ago.I’m not the only one who senses heromances an idea and chemistryattracts him yet, a bit. But he won’t throwhimself in risk or speak what he might know.Instead he’ll just esteem our history,mythologize a … Continue reading →

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Morning Soothe

Posted on September 18, 2026 by sputterpub

At half past 7, as the heat wave broke,I walked outside to compost coffee grounds.What struck me to a standstill and awokeattention was the sky. There were no boundsexcept the rims of trees. Nobody spoketo me and morning birds refrained … Continue reading →

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A Heat Wave

Posted on September 17, 2026 by sputterpub

Composing this September 9th, I’ll tryto mention other subjects than the heat.Compared to elsewhere we’re so lucky, Icannot complain when mild skips a beat,and for three days we clock a season high.But we don’t air condition – not repleteis insulation’s … Continue reading →

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Double Bill

Posted on September 16, 2026 by sputterpub

I recollect two travel dreams last night,one featuring my mother, late-deceasedand out of character – upbeat and lightand heading to live entertainment (leastof likely happenings, with nothing right-arranged). The second, local-set and eastof ocean, took me somewhere broke and strange.I … Continue reading →

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Beau Geste

Posted on September 15, 2026 by sputterpub

On Labor Day the special project setby self for self without external nudge,was straightening the rug until it metthe edges of the oaken floor. To budgeits plush expanse required me to getthe loveseat off and trunk aside. I judgeit level, … Continue reading →

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Hat & Vest

Posted on September 14, 2026 by sputterpub

I extra-credit exercised. With veststrapped on I ambulated to the store.I even wore a tractor cap. It’s best,the doctor says: less hair these days means moreexposure to UV. I worked my chestand legs as well, till entering my door,I disengaged … Continue reading →

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4th Grade Paper

Posted on September 13, 2026 by sputterpub

He wrote a paper on mythology,two pages full, in cursive, near correct.His style and his methodologywere more mature than even I expect.The spelling hardly needed to be checked.The comments he inserted were himself.I’m gratified our interests intersect.I bought my favorite … Continue reading →

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Glimpses into the Obvious

Posted on September 12, 2026 by sputterpub

If I collect the stanzas labeled “aging,”I’ll have a chapbook I don’t want to read.For though I’m daily surveying and gaugingthe physical conditions that impedemy customary habits, and the bleedof dashing brain discernment, it’s enoughto jot and type and edit. … Continue reading →

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