Author Archives: sputterpub

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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Monday Medley

Posted on November 10, 2025 by sputterpub

Aware tomorrow’s full from dawn to night,and glad I walked my errands yesterday,I’ll fill with words and food and bath the light:prepare some posts and meals, and scrape awayold skin from face and dander from my gray.I’ll dress in sweats, … Continue reading →

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What’s Empathy?

Posted on November 9, 2025 by sputterpub

What’s empathy? I hear some people claimpreponderance but, really, what I seeis self-attendance by another name.What’s empathy? To understand oneself’s a qualityto cultivate and cherish. All the same,for others it’s not sensitivity. I don’t attend performances. That’s lame,but fear of … Continue reading →

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For Why

Posted on November 8, 2025 by sputterpub

As often as at dawn I feel my years,and near-conclude I’ll nest at home all day,my body after time and coffee veersto stationary bike. Then yoga’s swaybetakes me, and intention soft-appearsto put on shoes and travel. While awayI gather hugs … Continue reading →

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