Category Archives: Civics

Extrapolation Fails

Posted on April 23, 2021 by sputterpub

Extrapolation fails me now I’m old.The past is no predictor, we’ve been told,of stock market performance. Such is truein fact, more than we ever dreamed or knew,for disconnects are booming big and bold. No vision of tomorrow can be soldwhen … Continue reading →

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Number 366

Posted on March 18, 2021 by sputterpub

So this is post three hundred sixty-six(I feared the lockdown might last several weeks).I didn’t know uncivil politicswould so beleaguer us the flu would thrive.I’m used to home, and though the mask constrictsmy wind, I’m walking outside anyway.While vaccination may … Continue reading →

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Anniversary Villanelle

Posted on March 13, 2021 by sputterpub

When we began this fractious quarantine,I feared sequester might exceed three weeks.I never dreamed how plague would intervene. Our fate was like a busted trampoline –we tolerated broken springs and squeakswhen we began this fractious quarantine. Some fell and others … Continue reading →

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Venal People

Posted on March 8, 2021 by sputterpub

I wonder how bad actors sleep at night.When famous athletes lie, it boggles me.It’s obvious they aren’t thinking right –with no regard to their mortality.Their actions can’t produce true self-esteem.Their treasures must disable them with murk.They cannot own enough – … Continue reading →

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A Better Spring

Posted on March 3, 2021 by sputterpub

A better spring than last year is in storefor us – I feel it in my bones and heart.Twelve months ago, we didn’t dream the startof lockdown would produce uncivil war. We didn’t know the senate we’d abhor,the hate we’d … Continue reading →

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No Blame

Posted on February 22, 2021 by sputterpub

A lot of members of my familydraw energy from indignation’s flame.For me today, exhaustion swamps the blame. When public health is failing, and we seethat promises and care are not the same,a lot of members of my familydraw energy from … Continue reading →

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No Long Game

Posted on February 17, 2021 by sputterpub

He never really had a game at all.He goes by gut instead of strategy.His long and short are both inanity.His attitude is negligence and brawl. His notions, unoriginal and small,are toddler images of potency.He never really had a game at … Continue reading →

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Bad Faith and the GOP

Posted on February 13, 2021 by sputterpub

The silence of no platform has been sweet,but bad behavior still gets nourishment.The idiot is gone – he doesn’t tweetand maybe won’t disrupt the governmentagain, but here’s a rottenness revealed –as soon as we removed his alpha stink,the sycophant politicos … Continue reading →

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Round 2

Posted on February 9, 2021 by sputterpub

This week we watch a new impeachment show,although we don’t expect a just resultfrom citizens enrolled in MAGA cult. Some facts will stun and shock is sure to grow,when politicians act so un-adult.This week we watch a new impeachment show,although … Continue reading →

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Under the Stump

Posted on February 8, 2021 by sputterpub

The Trump remove is like an autumn leaf.The green is gone and what remains appearsattractive – varied colors, change motif –but moribund in fact, as winter nears.

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