Author Archives: sputterpub

No Signal

Posted on June 27, 2021 by sputterpub

One fact about the virus lockdown wasmost days resembled those that came before.We stayed apart, and masked, and washed, becausewe didn’t have vaccine or ready cure.I FaceTimed many bedtime tales for sure;I waited till the “Ready?” text appeared.But now they’re … Continue reading →

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Neighborhood Sights

Posted on June 26, 2021 by sputterpub

I never figured out the overheadathletic shoes that hung on power wires.Some claimed they were a sign drug buyers read,or indicated where a gang retires.But no one knows. And now I note insteada newer puzzle. Lately what inspireslaughs? At least … Continue reading →

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The Egotist

Posted on June 25, 2021 by sputterpub

You’re egotistical to take offense.Assuming disrespect does not make sense.Reacting to a statement that’s untrue,and doesn’t really have to do with you,just demonstrates your thinking’s somewhat dense. You keep describing sexist incidents,but disregard your own incompetence.You couldn’t do that job, … Continue reading →

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Deckfall

Posted on June 24, 2021 by sputterpub

Abrupt concussionstartles me at the keyboard:eucalyptus fall.

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A Slice of Nice

Posted on June 23, 2021 by sputterpub

On my couchwith good winebeneath my fannear open doors

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I See You

Posted on June 22, 2021 by sputterpub

I see you, but I hope you’ll be okayabout it. In the past I’ve edged awayfrom individuals-in-gratitude,who figured my attention would includea friendship growing closer every day. I know you’re manifold, for you displayas much variety as this bouquet.Appreciating you … Continue reading →

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Trim Time

Posted on June 21, 2021 by sputterpub

It’s near 500 days since I was shorn,and over 50 years since I outgrewattempts to have long hair. I wasn’t bornwith frizzy curls – they came along with newhormones, with dieting and pimples too.I let it grow in quarantine and … Continue reading →

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A Little More than Drizzle

Posted on June 20, 2021 by sputterpub

Six days ago it sprinkled overnight.I woke at 2 a.m. to gentle rainmore audible than drizzle. With delightI toured my house and savored the refrainof drops on skylight glass. I sought it outin bath and kitchen, manna for my brain,and … Continue reading →

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Late Lunch

Posted on June 19, 2021 by sputterpub

We started visiting six weeks ago,and every time we meant to share a mealwhen we were done, but each of us would growtoo stressed while watching Mom that weak and frail.We lost all appetite, and didn’t knowa better plan than … Continue reading →

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Civilicide

Posted on June 18, 2021 by sputterpub

I recognized rambunctious all along.I’ve tried to write-describe our feisty mood.Americans are childish, headstrong,and oft enact from selfish attitude.I think my old perspective isn’t wrong –but makes a misdemeanor out of rudebehavior so extreme, it’s come to beinsane barbaric civil … Continue reading →

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