Category Archives: Aging

Old Haunt

Posted on July 4, 2026 by sputterpub

I used to frolic, 60 years ago,on territory rising by the sea.My peers and I meandered high and lowamong old bunkers, scrambling down the screeto wave at waves and harmonize with blowof surf besieging pebbles and debris.I snapped this shot … Continue reading →

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Slippage

Posted on July 2, 2026 by sputterpub

I logged a date on phone and paper too,but didn’t look at home or screen device.Distracted by an argument, I threwattention off, and mostly wasn’t nice.But luckily the other missed her cue,petitioning to alter plans. The priceI might have owed … Continue reading →

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The End of a Gauntlet

Posted on July 1, 2026 by sputterpub

Tomorrow’s a day to completely relax.I came home on Monday, but thenthe office and family traded attackson leisure. I’ll be here againtomorrow, devoted to resting the backsand bottoms of old feet.Amen.

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Bad Step

Posted on June 29, 2026 by sputterpub

I didn’t fall; I’m taking extra care.That stairway, though, is narrow, carpeted.My left foot slipped from tread to empty air;my heel impacted vinyl. Nothing bled,but now my sole objects, and I’m awareof torquing knee. I’m sitting down insteadof walking. Not … Continue reading →

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Little Wrenches

Posted on June 24, 2026 by sputterpub

Three plans this week got canceled through no actof mine. One friend’s fatigue sent her to bed.Another’s scattered mind mistook a fact,forgot the date, and stayed at home, she said,awaiting window blinds. I heard no tactbut gracefully I changed my … Continue reading →

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Hangover

Posted on June 23, 2026 by sputterpub

The lesson lasting from a lavish mealis I’m too old to eat and drink so much.It entered easily, with great appeal,but exit isn’t graceful, and the touchof indigestion, borne with gas, is suchthat I will make an effort to recallthis … Continue reading →

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Lesson Learning

Posted on June 17, 2026 by sputterpub

The lesson from self-injuries last week,that’s reinforced as I take days to heal,is all about developing techniqueto slow my speed ingesting any meal,and with deliberate pace let acts unreel.Okay to walk as fast as is my wontwhen I set forth … Continue reading →

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Base Thirteen

Posted on June 16, 2026 by sputterpub

My stress relief when I was 17was solitaire, with cards, of course alone.Repeated shuffles, deals and decks my scene,for this was long before iPad or -Phone.My mind would range untethered while I played.My worries would abate; ideas arose.My fingers moved … Continue reading →

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Self-Injuries

Posted on June 15, 2026 by sputterpub

I stabbed my index finger with a nail.A fingernail. I can’t believe I didthis harm with such an unintended flail –I only set about to pop a lidand snack on peanuts. Fragile’s grown to frail,my skin as thin as tissue … Continue reading →

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Harassment

Posted on June 14, 2026 by sputterpub

I understand I can’t live in the past –all protocols are digital and wide(but shallow). Algorithmic lists are vast,and poorly paid employees can’t decide.But lately I feel prodded and harassedwith emails, passwords, policies suppliedby institutions claiming they protect me –intrusive … Continue reading →

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