Category Archives: Aging

Collected Correspondence

Posted on April 30, 2025 by sputterpub

Three years of correspondence I retainedof traded histories and promised sex,that crashed in realization. I disdainedcontinuation, but among the wrecksof revelation I preserved a pileof printouts that might generate a workof future fiction. Tucked into a file,I kept the tracks … Continue reading →

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Willing to Winnow

Posted on April 25, 2025 by sputterpub

The future will of course proceed to shrink,by natural operation and my aim.Of late I look to next year, and I thinkI’ll still be occupied. I’ll change my game;I’ll turn away from office work, unlinkmy Wednesday visits. Not the samewill … Continue reading →

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Box Filling

Posted on April 23, 2025 by sputterpub

I’ve lived here nearly 18 years, and keptmost papers I have filed or received.I tolerate no clutter and I’ve swept,but folders should have long ago been heaved.I’ll spend an hour weekly. I’m adeptenough to fill one banker’s box, relievedto move … Continue reading →

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Quest of Questions

Posted on April 19, 2025 by sputterpub

I’ve opened an exploratory questby comprehending I’m beyond the brinkof benchmarks in a standard screening test.I’m gathering ideas and facts, to thinkabout – will I use bars or try a vest?endure new shots or gulp a stirring drink?Investigating foods and … Continue reading →

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Scarfing

Posted on April 18, 2025 by sputterpub

With every year of age I grow more chill –the thermostat acquires a degreefor winter settings, now in force untilnear May. I comprehend felinity –I’m like a window cat who climbs to beasleep in sunlight, afternoons adrape.I’ve grown to love … Continue reading →

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Priori-Me

Posted on April 17, 2025 by sputterpub

Accused of selfishness when I was 8,which word was seconded and reinforcedmaliciously, I tried at first debate,and later by my actions to negatethe charge, which never had a base in fact.The blamers weren’t folks I had endorsed –they demonstrated neither … Continue reading →

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Cutting Back

Posted on April 16, 2025 by sputterpub

For 8 and 50 years I have enjoyedblack coffee in the morning, with no illeffect. But currently I can’t avoidadmitting that 8 cups are overkill.Of late a racing heart has me annoyed,and my left hand when typing is unstill.My stomach … Continue reading →

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Fails and Fluctuations

Posted on April 13, 2025 by sputterpub

Misplacing several surnames recently,and losing till a prompt “formaldehyde,”I won’t ignore the signs entirely.My thoughts have lost some cutting edge. Insideis not as hale as it’s assumed to bewhen I’m away from mirrors, and abidewith expectations set five decades back.I’ll … Continue reading →

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Unteaching

Posted on April 7, 2025 by sputterpub

A day of listening produced new thought.I spent it with my darling talk-starved kid.As soon as I inclined to speak, I caughtmyself, and paused to let her fill the spacebetween us. That relaxed me some, and broughta bit of happy … Continue reading →

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Sanctuary Thoughts

Posted on April 6, 2025 by sputterpub

In public meditation Friday night,two motivations soon arose in me:accepting age’s change to feel all right,and helping others triumph presently.To work to comprehend fragility,adopt a goal protective, thorough, smart,and listen to each loved one patiently –describes the message mind received … Continue reading →

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