Category Archives: Cognition

FIMI

Posted on August 29, 2026 by sputterpub

It’s egotistical to take offensein general. Another symptom sureas moonlight, permeating and immense:the selfishness of feeling insecure.Emotions can be shallow or intense.Investing less in what will not endure,I learn to let self-doubt arise and wane.Erect I walk, becoming how I … Continue reading →

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Adderall Drawl

Posted on August 11, 2026 by sputterpub

Proceeding southward on my block, I crossedthe intersecting street ahead of twoyoung women turning right behind me, lostin talk I heeded as I led them througha second right turn. Now a thought I tossedwas they were pacing squarely, like some … Continue reading →

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Right Reversal

Posted on July 28, 2026 by sputterpub

I headed for the kitchen late last night,first justifying what I meant to do.My reach for snacks diverted at the sightof water wanting bubbles. And when throughwith that activity, an echo drewme back to a replay of compliment.I heard again … Continue reading →

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A Flaw in Harville’s Argument

Posted on July 22, 2026 by sputterpub

An imperfection in a favorite book(less glaring than the one in Fielding’s tome),impressing me so much, because it tooka hundred reads and screenings to perceive,does not decrease my pleasure. I’ll still lookwith admiration at the plot and words,but take a … Continue reading →

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UnWilling

Posted on July 15, 2026 by sputterpub

It didn’t change as I grew more mature –to watch the work I scanned art therapy.I saw the play and felt like a voyeur;I didn’t want to process agony.I’m longing for more objectivity.It’s great, but could be finer’s my refrain.I … Continue reading →

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A Fate Worse than Learning

Posted on July 14, 2026 by sputterpub

She must get off on yelling, I conclude.Her cable died again, and when the Techno-showed, she called and castigated, rudeand adamant that she’d not wait three days.Demanding supervisor time, she booed,she threatened, but her calls were not returned.At last she … Continue reading →

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Imag(in)ing

Posted on July 7, 2026 by sputterpub

He tests as neurotypical, and hatesthe last three syllables. The fellow claimsextraordinary status, calibratesresponses and collects eccentric names.He says he always tried to fan the flamesrebellion sparks, to spike how he appeared.Affecting roles, attempting shock – all gamesunwarranted if he … Continue reading →

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On Empathy

Posted on July 3, 2026 by sputterpub

There may be different kinds of empathy,I gather from a recent argument.Perhaps a stranger’s read more readilythan those I hold to heart. There’s little riskabsorbing bits of personalityoutside the radius of where I love.Like playing cards without a pot, I’m … 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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Neurodesirous

Posted on June 30, 2026 by sputterpub

Neurodivergentmeans not trying to be weird,for that’s your normal.

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