Author Archives: sputterpub

Answering (L’s Question)

Posted on January 7, 2026 by sputterpub

I’ve lost some friends, I said when I replied.(The question was who do I hang with now).Some moved away, retired, and residein states I seldom visit. Others bowto an infirmity and don’t abideactivity. The saddest have lost howto think or … Continue reading →

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Winter Wind

Posted on January 6, 2026 by sputterpub

I heard the wind blow hard all through the night,and up before the sun I hear it still.I checked the weather app, and clocked the sightof “feels like 24″ from gale-caused chill.I hesitate to venture out, but rightacross the deck … Continue reading →

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Smelling

Posted on January 5, 2026 by sputterpub

At 4 a.m. I stirred and sensed the stingof musk from neighbor skunks invade my sleep.I saw the pair at 7 and, next thingI knew, the reek again began to seepinto my cottage. I don’t try to keepthe creatures off … Continue reading →

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Fray-cation

Posted on January 4, 2026 by sputterpub

A week ago, an easy week commenced.Except for Tuesday, nothing filled my plate.I felt no claims I’d rather have dispensedwith: nothing asked of me that couldn’t wait.I might have learned how to procrastinate,but I don’t have the patience to delay.My … Continue reading →

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Good Evening

Posted on January 3, 2026 by sputterpub

If I assumed this posture every night,my knees might lock; my power bill might soar.But after being out since noon, the sightof hearth and feel of warmth are goodness morethan candy, presents, even candlelight.I gaze at hand-knit socks, and in … Continue reading →

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Keys

Posted on January 2, 2026 by sputterpub

Attention to some inattention nowbecomes a treatment I prescribe today.The recent past implies I’m losing howto survey home before I go away.Appliance on, a bolt unthrown, conveythe message reinforced to some degreesthat though at large I’m managing okay,I have to … Continue reading →

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Silvergrass

Posted on January 1, 2026 by sputterpub

We saw the tented house across the streetthree days ago, when heading with a friendto lunch. The draping figures in defeatof residential insects. To defendone’s home from infestation’s now completedisruption; human dwellers must contendat distance, while they let a toxin … Continue reading →

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Losing It

Posted on December 31, 2025 by sputterpub

It doesn’t rise to OCD, to checkagain that tasks, on leaving home, are done.I never left an iron on, to wreckmy place, but every now and then I’ll runback to find power use or, what the heck,a door unlocked? So … Continue reading →

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December 30

Posted on December 30, 2025 by sputterpub

The office afternoon today is allmy calendar’s recording for this week.The uncommitted hours form a sprawllike downy carpeting toward what I seek.I’ve half a dozen days, to overhaulprecisely nothing. Maybe I’ll bespeaka gentle outline for the coming year,to help me … Continue reading →

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35 Years Late(r)

Posted on December 29, 2025 by sputterpub

My dream was cinematic Thursday night.It showed at least a middle and an end.Protagonistically, I did all right,and as I dawned awake I caught a trend.I’d paused in dream to give time passing might.I leaned to learn, commenced to comprehendI … Continue reading →

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