Author Archives: sputterpub

Eariness

Posted on January 29, 2025 by sputterpub

A doctor once advised me not to pokean item less than elbow-size in ears.Detecting solid wisdom in his joke, I took his point to heart. That was 10 yearsago at least, while he removed the waxI’d grown (that syringe brought … Continue reading →

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Post-Awareness

Posted on January 28, 2025 by sputterpub

I planned and penned this poem a week ago,intending it would post on my return.I packed to travel, but I couldn’t knowwhat oddities would quirk or when I’d learn.I’d hug familiar bodies, voice concernand love as well, but other moods … Continue reading →

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Slower!

Posted on January 27, 2025 by sputterpub

Intending to reduce my speed in mostendeavors, I assume that age will serveto aid me toward that goal. I used to boast(at least within) at work and walk, aswerveand weaving through obstructions, like a hostof foes would block me but … Continue reading →

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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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