Category Archives: Cognition

Confident Error

Posted on January 19, 2024 by sputterpub

Three common nouns, the doctor said aloud.The patient tried to park them in his head.They talked of other things – they here-and-now’d,and drew a bit, and even backwards-read.The doctor then requested he recitethe words provided at the session’s start.With confidence, … Continue reading →

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Dawn Dreams

Posted on January 6, 2024 by sputterpub

Twice recently I woke amidst a dreamin which I had a worry or concernabout my little girl or boy. The scenewas not a nightmare, but it took a turnof search or plan required, and betweenthe instant fade and blink, I’d … Continue reading →

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Grateful for Irritation

Posted on January 4, 2024 by sputterpub

The theme a week ago was gratitude –eight minutes meditating on the rug.I crossed my legs in peaceful attitude,and ocean-breathed as if it were a drug.The guide said now be glad to be imbuedwith grace you haven’t voiced. I gave … Continue reading →

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Analogy Regarding Empathy

Posted on December 30, 2023 by sputterpub

Imagine that you’re driving slowly here,when someone darts too fast for you to stop.You can’t avoid collision – though you veerand brake, a bone is snapped and tendons pop.You’re traumatized although you’re not to blame,but sympathy and aid is not … Continue reading →

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An Answer

Posted on December 19, 2023 by sputterpub

I used to wonder at discourtesy –that drivers will act so impatientlywhen piloting from point A to point Bin vehicles that move so rapidly.I asked my brother and I queried friends.I entertained a theory that transcendsall logic, and another one … Continue reading →

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Eyes

Posted on December 18, 2023 by sputterpub

“You have kind eyes,” the cashier said to me,while ringing up five items at the store.I smiled, and I thanked him pleasantly,and carried that and backpack through the door.The notion stuck. I thought on it some more,and maybe that’s the … Continue reading →

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Unlikely

Posted on December 17, 2023 by sputterpub

Unlikely this existence had to be –a life-allowing planet first of all;a primate’s gradual abilityto walk and climb and run, that used to crawl;that reproduced a line successfully,by gamete generated to enthralladults to nurture me to fully grown…I’m grateful for … Continue reading →

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DSM Zero

Posted on December 13, 2023 by sputterpub

In 1951, some would have saidthat youngster’s a bad seed, a vicious boywho baits his sister, sneaks out of his bed,steals booze and smokes from parents to enjoywhen he should be asleep. He would have leda gang if some would … Continue reading →

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Planting Seeds

Posted on December 11, 2023 by sputterpub

Impossible to do in hardpan soil –a tree root might prevail but nothing lessand nothing quick. A seam of clay can foilaims for horticultural success.What might produce a bloom’s a waste of toilto plant in guarded old hardheadedness.Reserving effort for … Continue reading →

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The Disruptors

Posted on December 6, 2023 by sputterpub

Her personality was always huge –she would have scared me but I have one too.And of her three offspring, her centrifugereleased a kid who’s markedly askewand difficult, diverging from the norm.The atmosphere around their house is tenseat times – two … Continue reading →

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