Category Archives: Aging

At One

Posted on February 17, 2024 by sputterpub

A life unshared, somebody once opined,describes a life unlived. That gave me pause.I then was twice-divorced and not inclinedto think a third time charming, for the flawsin marriage one and two were no doubt mine –indeed, my exes each espoused … Continue reading →

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The Ice Vignette

Posted on February 16, 2024 by sputterpub

Sam wanted water from the fridge, and notthe tap with ice cubes that I offered him.The bottle was too buried to be got,and I declined to cater to his whim.“Just get some cubes,” I said. Then Lila triedto open up … Continue reading →

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Getting Down

Posted on February 12, 2024 by sputterpub

My mother can’t get down upon the floor,and up again is even harder still.She’s 98 – you’re 70 plus 4 –the exercise is not a test of skill.It takes exertion that needs more of willthan sinew. Don’t surrender easily.Make up-and-down … Continue reading →

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Owning the Outing

Posted on February 9, 2024 by sputterpub

An atmospheric river, says the news.My mother, brother, buddies second that.If I were you I’d stay home, they enthuse,but I’m determined I will venture out.The bus and train are running – I can usethem and my feet to visit some … Continue reading →

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Winter Insects

Posted on February 7, 2024 by sputterpub

I dreamt last night of insects in my place.Ten ants supported a mosquito lead.The crawlers visit winters, when a braceof rain befalls, but do mosquitos breedin cold?She tries to buzz my toddler’s face;I execute before the beast can feed.I carefully … Continue reading →

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Perfect Medicine

Posted on February 4, 2024 by sputterpub

Reviewing poems I wrote 2 years ago,recording state of muscles, vigor, skin,and skeleton, those iambs did bestowa roster of impressions on my age.I never guessed, so little did I know,the benefits from yoga every day.At home, at ease, I regain … Continue reading →

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I’ll Not Complain

Posted on February 3, 2024 by sputterpub

I’ll not complain, although I may implyI would prefer less dates to entertainme, after bidding relatives goodbye.I’ll not complain. The visit was my pleasure – even rainand ice could not deter my choice to fly.But five succeeding meals out were … Continue reading →

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The Final Ten

Posted on January 31, 2024 by sputterpub

This daily yoga works like medicine –it makes me heed the status of my headand heart; it eases aches in skeleton,and limbers me for all the moves ahead.It seems to fuel me more than any bread.I wish the folks I … Continue reading →

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Unsuitable

Posted on January 23, 2024 by sputterpub

Unsuitable they are. I grow awaretheir variance is indisputable.The present state of them I now declareunsuitable. The situation’s not inscrutable –one full of thought and one who doesn’t carebut claims her attitude’s immutable. Long history can’t justify this wear.Continuance is … Continue reading →

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She & Her

Posted on January 22, 2024 by sputterpub

Predictable – it’s not a wholesome trend.But I don’t think she’ll do a thing about it.Declaring what her “type” is, she won’t bendand, as for learning any time, I doubt it.A smidge of self-aware could hone or mend,but she’s so … Continue reading →

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