Author Archives: sputterpub

Compensation

Posted on May 1, 2026 by sputterpub

Employing several others as I pliedmy accidental trade, I only soughtintegrity and honest effort triedwith their momentum, for I never thoughtI’d find a twin. I paid a wage and taughta bit, but each selected their own how.Reviewing, I approve of … Continue reading →

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Allocation

Posted on April 30, 2026 by sputterpub

Although her father said the world consistsof followers and leaders, what’s revealedin time is that another sort exists:the neither. Self-employment’s course appealed.She set a shingle out and plied her way,and used her brain and diligence enoughto earn for a small … Continue reading →

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Lazing

Posted on April 29, 2026 by sputterpub

I’ll be a little late today, to post.That’s insignificant as it can be.No obligation motivates – at most,it’s just a morning task I set for me.It’s chill today, for April, and I seein fireplace warm flames of yellow-red.I’m home from … Continue reading →

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More Rain

Posted on April 28, 2026 by sputterpub

Accustomed now to months of winter drought,we sadly sat with minimal surprisethrough most of January’s weeks withoutgood rain to follow New Year’s stormy skies.For vernal dryness none of us felt doubt,but April soaks arrive to catalyzeour gardens and to irrigate … Continue reading →

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Check

Posted on April 27, 2026 by sputterpub

I’ve overloaded Mondays recently.What used to be a rest is growing jammedwith crunches, bins, and print activity.Add shopping, and I feel a little slammed.There’s verse to write and edit, and latelya dose of weekday prose has been programmed.Complaining is a … Continue reading →

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Fundament Exposed

Posted on April 26, 2026 by sputterpub

Conversing with a fundamentalist,I wasn’t shocked to learn he got his newsfrom other streams than where I swim, and missedhow good are many hearts. Then too, he viewsfew people face-to-face, for he eschewsthe buses, trains and planes I frequent here.A … Continue reading →

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Vacuum

Posted on April 25, 2026 by sputterpub

“But everything is meaningless withouta god – the universe does not make senseif nothing lasts.” My old friend didn’t shout,but desperate almost-anguish filled his face.I countered that our brains may grasp aboutinfinity, but cannot comprehend.The opposite of death is cancer’s … Continue reading →

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Her Left Shoulder

Posted on April 24, 2026 by sputterpub

Arthritis in her shoulder on the leftis causing chronic pain the doctors treatwith shots of cortisone for now, but cleftis the prognosis – time may soon defeatthe steroid – surgery is probable.For now, she’s lifting less and often seeksaccommodation. Getting … Continue reading →

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How to De-Clutter

Posted on April 23, 2026 by sputterpub

To judge the artists for their politics,and cancel all with whom you don’t agree,resembles acts of stupid lunatics,a sure excursion in vacuity.The consequence of fast biographyis shallow gossip, tasteless overhauls.Resist such cultural conformity,or suffer empty shelves and barren walls.

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Negativity Drop

Posted on April 22, 2026 by sputterpub

My friends predicted what did not occur.“You never know,” they promised, but I did.No urge to drive or shop arose to stirmy energy, and as for being ridof one who should have sheltered and endorsed,and comforted and guided me with … Continue reading →

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