Author Archives: sputterpub

If You Forgot

Posted on June 23, 2022 by sputterpub

If you forgot some time you meant to keep,although you wrote and may have snapped a shot,perhaps you needn’t criticize. Don’t weep,if you forgot. Your memory is adequate. It’s notinfallible, but stores some visions deepand loses lighter memories a lot. … Continue reading →

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Slime

Posted on June 22, 2022 by sputterpub

Attracted to sci-fi, I read it allwhen I was young: the classics and pulp, too.I watched the movies, and I now recallnear every alien directors threwat us: the monsters building-large or small.And sure they all were gross, but in my … Continue reading →

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I Will Differ to All

Posted on June 21, 2022 by sputterpub

She didn’t differ but she typed the word.She meant “defer.” Her phone did not detectthe error though the syntax was absurd(we differ from – deferring to’s correct).We understood her meaning – she was heard;her sentiment is what we all expect.Cooperative … Continue reading →

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To Catch a Cold

Posted on June 20, 2022 by sputterpub

Five days ago the boy was taken ill.There’d been a case of Covid at his school.His parents tested him – they knew the drill:a negative and soon a forehead cool.In caution they conducted him by carfor deeper testing, through the … Continue reading →

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Pet Peeve

Posted on June 19, 2022 by sputterpub

I wish she didn’t irritate me so.I’m sure I’d miss her rage if she were dead.She’s quick to take up verbal arms, to throwher hands into the air, declare insteadof listening we really ought to knowshe’s walked that road herself, … Continue reading →

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Dwell

Posted on June 18, 2022 by sputterpub

It may be enoughto dwell: to savor todaywithout memory.

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Unjunipered

Posted on June 17, 2022 by sputterpub

We had a hedge of juniper to hate,disgracing where the sidewalk meets the yard.A volunteer removed it, to abatehis gratitude for staying here rent-free.He piled in the garden all the weightof aged branches, needles, scales and twigs(we’ll pay someone to … Continue reading →

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A Little Snit

Posted on June 16, 2022 by sputterpub

I’m selfishly worried today –I know I should feel empathyfor elder distress and dismayand stresses on young familybut I want to go my own wayignoring each unspoken plea –just wrapping my arms around me. (I had to blurt that out … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Travel

Posted on June 15, 2022 by sputterpub

I walked one way. It took me near an hour.And then I rode two buses to return.The walking gave reminder of my power,and from the bus rides I found things to learn.My body still has strength. My heart can laugh.I … Continue reading →

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Umbrella

Posted on June 14, 2022 by sputterpub

I bought a new umbrella yesterday.I left the old one in a restaurant.(The rain had stopped – I took it anyway –I walk, and tote whatever I may want.)Selecting portable, and cabernetin hue, although my style’s nonchalant,I wondered why so … Continue reading →

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