Category Archives: Aging

No More Wisdoms

Posted on November 9, 2024 by sputterpub

We set the date a month ago. And since,I’ve thought about what’s coming now and then.It took the surgeon seconds to convinceme of necessity to once againrelieve me of two molars I don’t need –one loose and one with pockets … Continue reading →

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A Future Trip

Posted on November 6, 2024 by sputterpub

Auditioning we neither of us were,but 14 days in close proximitymade space for ups and downers to occurwhich we together weathered pleasantly.Assisting her to manage her device,allowing me to vent a gentle nudge,agreeing when to rest or drink was nice,and … Continue reading →

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Fridays at 6

Posted on November 1, 2024 by sputterpub

There’s quiet satisfaction that I feelas soon as they come running through the door.Their energy is boundless, coursing, real,and I sit back, receiving hugs and more.High-pitched their voices greet me with a peal,for they are nearly 8 and almost 4.And … Continue reading →

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Post-Covid Travel

Posted on October 22, 2024 by sputterpub

The last five years, I haven’t traveled far.I’ve never ventured out with easiness,and as I age considerations areincreasing. I have ways to calm the stress,but doubt I can extinguish it in full.No matter how I do, I can’t correctthe urge … Continue reading →

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Staying Down

Posted on September 19, 2024 by sputterpub

I’ve recently been spending time amongacquaintances who aren’t doing well.I’m sorry, but I try to hold my tongue,show sympathy, and don’t attempt to tellthem they could stretch their necks and breathe a spellof self-esteem and -care that’s nourishing.I’ve seen their … Continue reading →

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Small Changes

Posted on September 16, 2024 by sputterpub

I’m moving slower, but it’s not becauseI’m older or in pain or feel unwell.Avoiding careless injury and flawsin attitude – now grace begins to gelin me – a microchange in every cell.The dashing never won me any boon –it only … Continue reading →

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Bon Voyage

Posted on September 15, 2024 by sputterpub

Three weeks from now I’ll be away from here,near midway through a tantalizing trip.I used to travel thus most every year,the chosen mode quite often via ship.But Covid intervened with crowding fear,with age and caution acting like a whipthat drove … Continue reading →

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The Bite

Posted on September 10, 2024 by sputterpub

Some creature must have targeted my wrist.I noticed nearly 14 days agoa quarter-size of redness. Something kissedthat didn’t feel mosquito-ish. I knowit might have been a spider. They insiston thriving here this time of year. The showof red diminishes with … Continue reading →

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Warning

Posted on September 9, 2024 by sputterpub

In dream I acted an entitled bitch.In fact I don’t veer very much that way,but am I wholly lacking a trait whichI criticize in some and might displaya microbit at times? It’s time to switch –I rose with aim and … Continue reading →

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A Good ‘Hood

Posted on September 8, 2024 by sputterpub

I have some friends on waiting lists to moveto units built for over-55.I understand convenience and approveof choice but think, as long as I’m alive,I’ll opt to live among diversityin all respects, but most of all in years.The young around … Continue reading →

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