Author Archives: sputterpub

Exacting a Price

Posted on June 24, 2024 by sputterpub

Accommodation takes its price from thosewho loving serve although their wishes veerfrom servitude. I know you never choseto bend to needs of others you hold dear.Alas it sometimes means you strike a posethat isn’t natural, cannot be sincere.The pressure mounts. … Continue reading →

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Ex-Dream

Posted on June 23, 2024 by sputterpub

I dreamt last night of one who passed awaysome time ago. In sleep I saw and heardhis face, his voice. And strong I longed to sayforgotten phrases that would be absurd,for I have learned, surviving to today,how impotent and vain … Continue reading →

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Egocentricity

Posted on June 22, 2024 by sputterpub

Don’t get me wrong, for I don’t mean to sayall elements are orbiting ‘round me.It’s just that, bleak as circumstances mayappear at visual infinity,conditions close show no signs of decayor decadence or doom’s catastrophe.The future’s dark. Regret and rue are … Continue reading →

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Early

Posted on June 21, 2024 by sputterpub

Departing early is what I prefer,affording time for glitches and delays.I never know when blockage will occur –incorporating breathing room defraysemergency and urgency, repelsanxiety from leeching peace of mind.I won’t be hosting nervousness or spellsof angst if I depart when … Continue reading →

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Antiviral Review

Posted on June 20, 2024 by sputterpub

It took him 16 days to shed the bug.He caught a side effect – a full reboundfrom swallowing the antiviral drug.And halfway through the span, his sister founda painful rash that swamped her vim and downedher sleepless from a shingles … Continue reading →

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Springtime Bingtime

Posted on June 19, 2024 by sputterpub

It’s cherry time again. The Bings are in.I try to moderate, but I’ll admitI overdo each spring. Once I begin,I never stop till I have stripped each pit.Appreciating local origin,I savor all the flavor. I don’t quituntil my plate’s exhausted. … Continue reading →

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Feels like Homecoming

Posted on June 18, 2024 by sputterpub

For seven days I barely left my space.And then I ventured out a little bit –a market walk, massages to my face,a cautious lunch and one small glass of wine,collecting from my brother an embraceamid abating minor sore fatigue.My symptoms … Continue reading →

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Self-Indulgence

Posted on June 17, 2024 by sputterpub

It must have been two dozen years agoor more, when I began to spend four daysa week commuting to the office. ThoughI worked at home as well, I stayed at home.And Monday was the day I chose to blowoff close … Continue reading →

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All are Well

Posted on June 16, 2024 by sputterpub

Near all of my extended familywho live nearby were virus-struck of late.And though no one felt awful, certainlywe each took proper steps to isolate.At last, a fortnight later, we all seeno testing lines. We’re good to congregatewith others, dine and … Continue reading →

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Hissy Marathon

Posted on June 15, 2024 by sputterpub

For seven months I heard the tale unfold.It started when her laundry system died.She purchased new equipment and then toldme afterward she wasn’t satisfied.She couldn’t start or stop each new machine.She called installers back – they showed her how.But operator … Continue reading →

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