Category Archives: Aging

No Lunch

Posted on November 6, 2025 by sputterpub

The highlight of today I thought would bea lunch date with a friend, a mile away.I set out walking thinking I would seeher face and taste good food and we’d relaythe latest news on hormones, bones and knee.But then I … Continue reading →

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Dismalady

Posted on October 27, 2025 by sputterpub

Why stay alive when nothing prospers you?When you’re no longer able to disperseyour energy in mundane tasks you threwupon your list; or pluck from out your pursethe coins you sought to save to spend on few;when you engage refusal and … Continue reading →

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The Fifth Decade

Posted on October 26, 2025 by sputterpub

We’ve pros and cons at any age, and yetthe decade I would call the worst to datehas got to be the 5th. Did you forgetthe multitasking brooking no debate?The loss of will or skill to stay up late?Diminished stamina, uncertain … Continue reading →

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Unfree Friday

Posted on October 25, 2025 by sputterpub

From half past dawn till nearly noon, the peacewas fractured by responsibility.The tones of power washing didn’t cease,and every pane was polished visibly.The next event did nothing to decreasethe obligations – scheduled dentistryis necessary but uncomfortable.With costly elements, my plate … Continue reading →

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Medi-Tation

Posted on October 23, 2025 by sputterpub

Well more than once, a doctor’s looked and saida minor issue won’t heal on its own.“You’ll have to see a specialist instead.”But I’m forever lazy with the phone.What could it hurt, to talk to blood and boneor better, my immune … Continue reading →

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Real Time

Posted on October 20, 2025 by sputterpub

Eight days ago, I woke to 65degrees inside, and turned the fire on.The flames shot bright and lit the logs alive,and I admired it through stretch and yawn.It charmed and warmed, reminding me that I’veno better winter heat. Turned off … Continue reading →

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10/12/25

Posted on October 19, 2025 by sputterpub

When I encounter this, 2 years or lessfrom now, and choose to edit it or not,I’ll recollect today without a guess;I’ll have no cause to murmur “I forgot.”That’s why I daily find some lines to jot.October 12th of Twenty Twenty-fivewas … Continue reading →

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A Walk to the Doc

Posted on October 17, 2025 by sputterpub

I didn’t want the visit, but the shouldresounded till I booked the yearly scan(I aim to spend these seasons feeling goodif possible, so I’ve a gentle planto catch the weaks before they’re fails, and spanthe acts with exercise and healthy … Continue reading →

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Quandary

Posted on October 16, 2025 by sputterpub

Misinformation’s our pandemic now –the World Wide Web, unfiltered, fills the field,rewarding influence no matter howachieved, on ground where bombast will not yieldto sense, and popular defies a shield.I grow more skeptical but not of you,I think; I hope the … Continue reading →

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Old Shoes

Posted on October 15, 2025 by sputterpub

The shoes I use are sensibly designed.I haven’t fallen wearing them in years.But there are some occasions I’m inclinedto shod myself in footwear that appearsless clunky – nothing chic – a look that veersa little closer to suggesting grace,electing to … Continue reading →

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