Author Archives: sputterpub

Just Because

Posted on January 7, 2023 by sputterpub

I’ve never seen her fish for compliments.A testimonial will make her wince;she disregards most subtext and warm hints.She understands her own intelligence.Accustomed to disparagement long since(her mother ever criticized her flawsand no rebuttal served to unconvince),she learned self-validation, just because. … Continue reading →

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Favorable Forecast

Posted on January 6, 2023 by sputterpub

The forecast harks to winter long ago.I’m cozy and more rain’s about to start.Like pre-drought January’s past, I’ve nodoubt weather will be wet. I sit apartfrom stress and crowds, and traffic’s softly slow.A front that fizzles out won’t break my … Continue reading →

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They Cannot Guess

Posted on January 5, 2023 by sputterpub

They cannot guess, because I love them so,their company can tire and depressmy spirit. I’m aware of that, althoughthey cannot guess. Sometimes the time with them is full of stress.I think they’ll learn that when their children grow –they’ll love … Continue reading →

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Null & Void

Posted on January 4, 2023 by sputterpub

Sheets in the dryer. Turn on the fire. What will inspirea stanza today?I don’t require a poem as in prior A.M.s – there’s no buyerfor posting display.Nothing too dire’s about to transpire. I’ve got no choirto sing or to pray.And … Continue reading →

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Sleepy Bear

Posted on January 3, 2023 by sputterpub

I seldom take much time to fall asleep.I slumber lightly but I drift off fast.Last night, although I had no woes to keepme conscious, no anxieties amassed,I didn’t welcome Morpheus. At last,from 2 a.m. to 7, I went wheremy dreams … Continue reading →

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NY Puzzle

Posted on January 2, 2023 by sputterpub

I like a jigsaw puzzle, but my placeis less than half a thousand of square feet.I only have one table in the space,and puzzle pieces cover its completerectangle surface in the present case(1,000-piece is twice what would be meet).But it’s … Continue reading →

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Amnesiphilia

Posted on January 1, 2023 by sputterpub

My thoughts of yesterday, about last year,I shared with whom I call my closest friend.For half a century, she’s been the peerI talk to most. And sometimes we contend,but mostly we agree and don’t offend.She countered she’s so much in … Continue reading →

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Assessing

Posted on December 31, 2022 by sputterpub

Assessing Twenty Twenty Two today,I think it was a better year for methan several recently. I have to say –I got along with everyone I love;the fire season spared us smoke; dismayabout our politics was almost low;my health improved (though … Continue reading →

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Evident

Posted on December 30, 2022 by sputterpub

My oldest friend complained the other dayher back is sore. She’s feeling like a wretch.She moaned a lot and then went on to sayshe’ll tend to it next week. “Don’t be a kvetch,”I countered. “There’s no reason to delay.Get on … Continue reading →

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Old Romance

Posted on December 29, 2022 by sputterpub

Subliming from a solid to a gas,your arrow’s on an arc to miss my heart.It’s not that I’d invite a sexy pass,but if our discourse is to have a start,it’s well you’ve moved from arrogant and crass,though nephew-like respect should … Continue reading →

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