Category Archives: Aging

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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The Shiner

Posted on June 28, 2023 by sputterpub

I picked her up to comfort her. That’s howI earned my latest injury this year.Her toddler head collided with my brow,and overnight a shiner did appear.It’s like I’m wearing purple shadow now –my outer upper eyelid has a smearof bruise … Continue reading →

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On Terrestrial Television

Posted on June 26, 2023 by sputterpub

I do not miss terrestrial TV(I read the term first-time a week ago).I disconnected very happilylast summer – now I’m streaming every show.The landline left my land – all calls are freefrom wires anywhere a cord can go.For dear as … Continue reading →

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Schedule

Posted on June 25, 2023 by sputterpub

I used to be at work from 8 to 6.I did a lot each weekday that transpired.And many said I loved my work/life mixso much, I’d never call myself retired.But they misunderstood how task addictsarrange our days – they didn’t … Continue reading →

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Optatives

Posted on June 23, 2023 by sputterpub

Oh let me learn from her how not to act,and even as my finger joints get gnarly,let me cultivate the skill of tact,and never let my visage be so snarly.As far back as my memory extendsher choices have repulsed me, … Continue reading →

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The Bad Trip

Posted on June 21, 2023 by sputterpub

I took a trip and landed on the ground.My left knee and my elbow felt the pain.I must have moved too fast – that’s how I foundmyself on old concrete. I saw the stainof blood on jacket sleeve, and knew … Continue reading →

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Inner Healing

Posted on June 14, 2023 by sputterpub

I wonder sometimes if I can exertan influence on how my insides mend.It doesn’t seem outlandish to assert(or theorize, at least) that to intendsincerely can’t do ill, to heal a hurt.I pilot vigor and attempt to sendgood where I need … Continue reading →

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