Author Archives: sputterpub

Waxing Symptoms

Posted on January 26, 2025 by sputterpub

Immersing in my bath last week, a weirdsensation was occasioned for my head.It felt like water in my ear, appearedto be a drainage failure, but insteadof dripping out, no posture I tried clearedthe painless situation. When I readand someone peered, … Continue reading →

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Ending

Posted on January 25, 2025 by sputterpub

The meditation centered on the end –of marriage, friendship, work, a point of view.I sat the mat and tried to spine-extend,directing thoughts while breathing deep, on you.Accepting that our minds have changed, it’s truefor most the set I couldn’t recollectwhatever … Continue reading →

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Mailbox Security

Posted on January 24, 2025 by sputterpub

The mail collection box was modified.What’s been a pull-down door is now a slotthat won’t accept a package or a widetransmittal of much paper. I did notattend to changes recently applied,but terrorists and vandals lost their shotto push a bomb … Continue reading →

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Diagnostic Coffee

Posted on January 23, 2025 by sputterpub

It’s seldom coffee loses its appealfor me, as tonic mugs of morning fuel.The only days without are if I feelan illness coming on, when germs are cruel-victorious. Today’s was like a jewelof taste, near chocolate-y, and rich in smell.Enjoying sip … Continue reading →

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Story Morals

Posted on January 22, 2025 by sputterpub

Remembering A Christmas Carol, readwhen I was 12, one summer long ago,and screened each winter, this year someone leddiscussion with the questions: do we know,was Marley visited? Did he ignoresome spirit lessons which were given breath?I think so, but what … Continue reading →

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Duobus Solus

Posted on January 21, 2025 by sputterpub

They love each other well enough to livetogether, name each other closest friend,seldom quarrel, readily forgive,and try to find activities that blend.We go back long. Joint memories extendfive decades. But as far as I can tell,each wonders at the other’s … Continue reading →

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Startle Reflex

Posted on January 20, 2025 by sputterpub

We know self-preservation instinct’s strong –all act reflexively to duck a fail.But I just watched an expert get it wrong,I think, about the way we flailas babies, startled, arms and legs outflung,and, gasping then, delay our next exhale.It’s not just … Continue reading →

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Precovery

Posted on January 19, 2025 by sputterpub

I am not ill. My brother didn’t sharehis cold with me. And others failed to spillthe germs that recently seem everywhere.I am not ill. Though I’ve a knee that warns me to instilldue caution how I move, it’s only fairappreciating … Continue reading →

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Unjust Deserts

Posted on January 18, 2025 by sputterpub

You think her age means she got something right?I’ve known her for a quarter century,and I say no. And she who sleeps all nightat 68? Her conscience isn’t clear;there’s much a friend can mention to indicta character who knuckles under … Continue reading →

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My Old Mountain

Posted on January 17, 2025 by sputterpub

Near three score years ago I crossed this spanto leave my parents’ home and live apart,apace at 17 to run the planof university and make my start.I little guessed (it happens no one can)where I would plant my future and … Continue reading →

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