Category Archives: Aging

Dry Winter

Posted on April 15, 2021 by sputterpub

I can’t control the weather or the sea.I’m powerless to stop the viral spread.My loved ones act like they’re ignoring me,so self-esteem is found in my own head.I’m old enough I don’t bemoan. Instead,accepting drought and doom, I damp my … Continue reading →

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Skipping

Posted on April 12, 2021 by sputterpub

I skipped two days of morning exercise,for Saturday I played at toddler stuff,and Sunday’s when I like to rest my thighsand calves. My aging body gets enoughon weekdays now – this year’s routine suppliesme, works my stamina, is nothing tough.But … Continue reading →

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March 31

Posted on April 7, 2021 by sputterpub

On Odin’s day last week, I took a break.Preceding days required I exerta bit too much, and coming stints would takethe energy and patience I maintainfor when the peace of family’s at stake.Before the 1st of April I reclined.My only … Continue reading →

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Full Schedule

Posted on March 31, 2021 by sputterpub

They gave me Master Class three months ago,and I intended to explore it well,but other tasks intruded even thoughI thought I had the time throughout our spellof house arrest extended. What befellwere other habits: daily ink to page;office work and … Continue reading →

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A Rest Day

Posted on March 26, 2021 by sputterpub

Most mornings home I write and exercise,but sometimes brain or body have a say –I’m feeling too fatigued to sweat today. I’m used to pushing through – I recognizereluctance due to age’s bleak display.Most mornings home I write and exercise,but … Continue reading →

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My Second Shot

Posted on March 12, 2021 by sputterpub

My second shot, I’m fortunate to write,was painless and no hassle to obtain.The venue wasn’t crowded and the chainof volunteers was organized and tight,directing us with smiles masked but bright,conducting an inoculation train –my second shot. My arm is sore, … Continue reading →

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Checking (With)in

Posted on February 2, 2021 by sputterpub

Of late I feel some tightness near my heart.My pulse is up – is this when problems start?Have I been cell-betrayed? Is there a mass?Or maybe these are symptoms caused by gas.I smoked too long; I’m growing short of breath … Continue reading →

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Processing

Posted on January 31, 2021 by sputterpub

A week ago, I felt dissatisfied.I’d been a little off for several days.I may not have complained enough – I triedto weather symptoms and to get more restand also less caffeine. I didn’t hideconditions, but nobody really asked.I kept them … Continue reading →

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Fragility

Posted on January 30, 2021 by sputterpub

My mother knew a woman once who diedfrom vomiting, when she was 52.I heard the retching caused a stroke that friedher brain and took her life. The story’s true.It made me understand how powerfula normal body function can turn outto … Continue reading →

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Doom

Posted on January 26, 2021 by sputterpub

Remembering the radiation burna worker suffered when his plant misfired,and how it shocked my consciousness to learnthat doom can be as silent as it’s dire,concealing symptoms while it works within,and killing surely though it takes some time…although we still have … Continue reading →

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