Category Archives: Aging

Who, Me?

Posted on November 15, 2025 by sputterpub

Three people whom I love but criticize,have lately seemed improved. I’ve been impressedwith elder patience, peerage in my eyesless testy, and the younger one unstressedby daily perturbation. Is it true?Have three of three self-modified somehow?Or is this a mirage in … Continue reading →

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Slowly Gently

Posted on November 14, 2025 by sputterpub

Self-inventory yesterday revealeda shoulder tweak, a twinge in my left knee,a tender hip that couldn’t be concealedas I began to walk. So cautiouslyI sat as solitaire and coffee healedof my complaining joints two out of three.I searched for gentle yoga … Continue reading →

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Monday Medley

Posted on November 10, 2025 by sputterpub

Aware tomorrow’s full from dawn to night,and glad I walked my errands yesterday,I’ll fill with words and food and bath the light:prepare some posts and meals, and scrape awayold skin from face and dander from my gray.I’ll dress in sweats, … Continue reading →

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For Why

Posted on November 8, 2025 by sputterpub

As often as at dawn I feel my years,and near-conclude I’ll nest at home all day,my body after time and coffee veersto stationary bike. Then yoga’s swaybetakes me, and intention soft-appearsto put on shoes and travel. While awayI gather hugs … Continue reading →

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Morning Write About Night

Posted on November 7, 2025 by sputterpub

Becoming more diurnal every year,I’m up at dawn and comatose by nine.Accomplishing all morning, then I veerto lassitude by 2 pm, my spineand brain to recess aimed. And that’s been finea decade, but I’m contemplating change –tonight I’ll write and … Continue reading →

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No Lunch

Posted on November 6, 2025 by sputterpub

The highlight of today I thought would bea lunch date with a friend, a mile away.I set out walking thinking I would seeher face and taste good food and we’d relaythe latest news on hormones, bones and knee.But then I … Continue reading →

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Dismalady

Posted on October 27, 2025 by sputterpub

Why stay alive when nothing prospers you?When you’re no longer able to disperseyour energy in mundane tasks you threwupon your list; or pluck from out your pursethe coins you sought to save to spend on few;when you engage refusal and … Continue reading →

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The Fifth Decade

Posted on October 26, 2025 by sputterpub

We’ve pros and cons at any age, and yetthe decade I would call the worst to datehas got to be the 5th. Did you forgetthe multitasking brooking no debate?The loss of will or skill to stay up late?Diminished stamina, uncertain … Continue reading →

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Unfree Friday

Posted on October 25, 2025 by sputterpub

From half past dawn till nearly noon, the peacewas fractured by responsibility.The tones of power washing didn’t cease,and every pane was polished visibly.The next event did nothing to decreasethe obligations – scheduled dentistryis necessary but uncomfortable.With costly elements, my plate … Continue reading →

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Medi-Tation

Posted on October 23, 2025 by sputterpub

Well more than once, a doctor’s looked and saida minor issue won’t heal on its own.“You’ll have to see a specialist instead.”But I’m forever lazy with the phone.What could it hurt, to talk to blood and boneor better, my immune … Continue reading →

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