Author Archives: sputterpub

Right Reversal

Posted on July 28, 2026 by sputterpub

I headed for the kitchen late last night,first justifying what I meant to do.My reach for snacks diverted at the sightof water wanting bubbles. And when throughwith that activity, an echo drewme back to a replay of compliment.I heard again … Continue reading →

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For Now

Posted on July 27, 2026 by sputterpub

For now, I’m feeling younger than my years.I’m noting painless days, agility,and optimistic attitude. What rearsin me for now is positivity.Although I have concerns, no freight appearsto press me down, and flexibilityis even better than the breadth I seek.I take … Continue reading →

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Pruning

Posted on July 26, 2026 by sputterpub

If there’s a theme for this July,I say the word is “prune.”I’m daily shearing plants to tryto own my garden. Soonthe weeds will lose their ground. And Iam shredding a lagoonof paper. Anti-multiplyis my motif since June.

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Old Timer

Posted on July 24, 2026 by sputterpub

Among descendants, there are issues now.One has a mystery disease of eye.Another seems amnesiac on howto handle money, budget, or applyparental strategy. A third won’t trya path to health without a doctor’s fix.I turn to pruning plants and prose, and … Continue reading →

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Not Charmed

Posted on July 23, 2026 by sputterpub

The word was “sexercise.” The mode was text.The seatmate on her plane was fun at first.But what a move he opted to make next:unwitty and unsubtle, like the worsthe voiced when young. His posture, as he nursedhis cocktail and confessed … Continue reading →

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A Flaw in Harville’s Argument

Posted on July 22, 2026 by sputterpub

An imperfection in a favorite book(less glaring than the one in Fielding’s tome),impressing me so much, because it tooka hundred reads and screenings to perceive,does not decrease my pleasure. I’ll still lookwith admiration at the plot and words,but take a … Continue reading →

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A Tuesday Morning

Posted on July 21, 2026 by sputterpub

The view this morning from my living roomis dappled sun beneath a twining vine,conveying coolness, smoothness through a loomof photosynthesis. Such comfort’s mine,I feel provoked. I take it as a signof natural love, of vegetation’s kiss.Right now I’m feeling well, … Continue reading →

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Kneediness

Posted on July 20, 2026 by sputterpub

I’m calling it arthritis in my knee,though I possess no medical degree.But I retain a patient memoryof diagnosis and failed therapy,three decades past. It’s giving tweaks to meon rising but it likes activity.I’m four years shy of 80 now, and … Continue reading →

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Gratuity

Posted on July 19, 2026 by sputterpub

Magnificent as mountain vistas are,commanding as the ocean tends to be,I seldom have to travel long or farto be enchanted with the sceneryencountered walking in my neighborhood,in shades of weather-tempered greenery.I stride with butterflies. The ways are good.I pocket nature’s … Continue reading →

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Home Work

Posted on July 18, 2026 by sputterpub

My gardener is missing working weeks.The man’s unwell and though I think he’ll mend,for now I’m not portraying one who seeksto hire expertise. For I intendto daily do a bit. The pokeweed speakseach morning, even now too strong to bend,while … Continue reading →

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