Author Archives: sputterpub

Seasonal Grace

Posted on December 27, 2021 by sputterpub

I gave up Bah and Humbug years ago,when I imagined cold without Noel.No longer do I rant at how we throwour time to shop the way these times compel.But yesterday my heart began to grow –with warmth and care I … Continue reading →

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Clever Evolution

Posted on December 26, 2021 by sputterpub

If I were a virus with aim to succeed,I wouldn’t kill hosts that are filling my need.I’d propagate quickbut not make them too sick,reducing their drive to abolish my breed.

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Nouns

Posted on December 25, 2021 by sputterpub

The nouns come first, when learning how to speak,for babies, Tarzan, immigrants and all.(Like God we name, but way beyond a week).Then when we, aging, start to misplace words,it’s person-place-or-thing that forms the leak –the soonest got becomes the soonest … Continue reading →

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Covid Positive

Posted on December 24, 2021 by sputterpub

Although his pre-school’s closed for 14 days,a teacher tested positive, we hear.So now we follow protocols. He staysat home and monitored, lest signs appear.The family gets tested – in a weekwe’re okay to assemble and embrace,if neither test results nor … Continue reading →

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The Contest

Posted on December 23, 2021 by sputterpub

Life’s not a competition (yes it is),but I can’t help comparing me to you,as if there were a semi-weekly quizthat I am motivated to get through,contesting for a chair more soft than his,a stronger mate than hers, a better view.When … Continue reading →

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I Don’t Believe

Posted on December 22, 2021 by sputterpub

I don’t believe in magic or in luck.I don’t have playing cards up any sleeve.I’ve never been by fortune thunderstruck.I don’t believe. I play at solitaire. The games relievesome homely hours, till I find I’m stuckwith card arrays no genius … Continue reading →

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Consuming Frenzy

Posted on December 21, 2021 by sputterpub

For nearly 15 years I’ve walked this way,through blocks of modest housing interspersedwith areas that host a shop array,but never have encountered such a burstof frantic traffic busy like today:eruptions in a frenzy to be first.The citizens won’t longer stay … Continue reading →

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Me Day

Posted on December 20, 2021 by sputterpub

My grandson had a “Yes Day” not too longago, when he did what he wanted to.No matter his request, there was a strongand lovely likelihood it would come true.There wasn’t too much candy, and the slewof cartoons didn’t hurt his … Continue reading →

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The Ends of Short Stories

Posted on December 19, 2021 by sputterpub

I’ve seen the posters on the power poles,with pleas for missing pets to be returned,with photographs and words that move our souls,suggesting mourning people who have yearnedfor absent love. But seldom have I learnedwhat happened next. Was Rex or Frodo … Continue reading →

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Rough Commute

Posted on December 18, 2021 by sputterpub

I never intended to walk Market Stat 7 pm in December.They closed down two stations I needed, to meetthe train to cross the bay.I paced on to Franklin on confident feet,but then I began to rememberthe instinct evasive to beat … Continue reading →

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