Category Archives: Aging

Some Slows are Sad

Posted on July 22, 2023 by sputterpub

Most folks I know are senior orphans now.The few who have a parent, of my peers,are caring for diminishment – that’s howthe mind and body operate, as yearsapproach a century. Their spheresare shrunk to single rooms, and even we,their kids, … Continue reading →

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Subtlety

Posted on July 20, 2023 by sputterpub

The only friend who reads these posts won’t mindI’m writing how I’m glad she cancelled lunch.I’ve traveled, worked and visited. I’m kindof burned-out interacting. I’ve a hunchI’ll heal at home in solitude, inclinedto read and rest and stretch and do … Continue reading →

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Reactivity

Posted on July 19, 2023 by sputterpub

When I was young I thought I’d bend the worldto satisfy myself and realize dreams.Arriving at adulthood, I was hurledbeneath the multi-tasking work extremes.In middle-age I modified my schemes,for pathways had eroded into dust.And now I’m old I take time … Continue reading →

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Not Yet

Posted on July 18, 2023 by sputterpub

No doubt I’ll eulogize her after death,but she’s adhering longer than we dreamed.More tired steadily and short of breath,reduced to traits about which we’ve long screamed,instead of growing softer than she seemedwhen in her prime, she’s meanly concentratingthe qualities I … Continue reading →

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Wayward

Posted on July 13, 2023 by sputterpub

I’m taking stock right now of how I feel.I try to do this every single day,but I’m about to leave, and as I reelamong my body parts, I sense okay.The pains of yesterday have gone away –that tweak in upper … Continue reading →

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My Indolence Goal

Posted on July 9, 2023 by sputterpub

Pure indolence is challenging for me.No matter where I am I note a taskinviting some degree of industry,although nobody is around to ask.Today I need to rest. I want to bask.I have no plans, no need to leave my home.I’ll … Continue reading →

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Back Attack Again

Posted on July 8, 2023 by sputterpub

I’m paying close attention to my back.An area was damaged long ago,and it’s been warning me it might attackmy peace and introduce some pain. I slowmy pace, I bend with care, avoiding wrackand twinge, but sad to say the winces … Continue reading →

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A Bout of Wellness

Posted on July 6, 2023 by sputterpub

I won’t assert or blurt, but I’ll recorda temporary state of well in me.I’m currently unhurt – if I could hoardthis soundness, I would try to brew a tonic –my cohort then could give me an awardfor curing their acute … Continue reading →

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Ocean Breath

Posted on July 5, 2023 by sputterpub

Imagining the ocean drawing back,receding from the shore and pulling sand,and then reversing in a froth attackthat tumbles pebbles on the briny strand,is how I think when breathing deep and full.Inhaling I can sense the ocean’s pull.My exhalation mimics foam … Continue reading →

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Forgetful to Rest

Posted on July 3, 2023 by sputterpub

I stayed up past my normal time last night.My eyelids didn’t droop, although the bookI started failed to grab me with the rightdescription, action, concept. I retirednot so tired, turning off the lightand taking half an hour to drift off.Now … Continue reading →

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