Category Archives: Cognition

Seven at One Blow

Posted on March 27, 2022 by sputterpub

It got to where I played three games a dayof solitaire – the challenge deck on screen.And then a grandkid opened Wordle’s way,which soon had me engaged and kind of keen,evolving as it did to grid buffet.Of late I take … Continue reading →

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Choreography

Posted on February 13, 2022 by sputterpub

If moving two steps forward/one step backdescribes a lack of progress in complaint,discouraging as you renew attack,suggesting where your efforts were too faint,perhaps you should engage in self-restraintand give your chosen strategy a chance.Your progress isn’t obvious or quaint,and now … Continue reading →

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Nouns

Posted on December 25, 2021 by sputterpub

The nouns come first, when learning how to speak,for babies, Tarzan, immigrants and all.(Like God we name, but way beyond a week).Then when we, aging, start to misplace words,it’s person-place-or-thing that forms the leak –the soonest got becomes the soonest … Continue reading →

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I See You

Posted on June 22, 2021 by sputterpub

I see you, but I hope you’ll be okayabout it. In the past I’ve edged awayfrom individuals-in-gratitude,who figured my attention would includea friendship growing closer every day. I know you’re manifold, for you displayas much variety as this bouquet.Appreciating you … Continue reading →

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Invisible Partners

Posted on May 26, 2021 by sputterpub

My personal computer can restartitself, without command or aim from me.My iPad and my cellphone are so smart,their updates relegate to historyan app or two I bought deliberately.I purchased the equipment, but indeed,a phantom partner runs output and feed. (Rhyme … Continue reading →

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Anticipation

Posted on March 28, 2021 by sputterpub

I like to think I’m flexible, althoughI’m slow to welcome change or a surprise.Anticipation makes my fancy glow –I hardly need a plan to actualize.The forward look is candy for my eyes,so much of promised pleasure is conveyed,that though I … Continue reading →

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Identity

Posted on March 6, 2021 by sputterpub

My daughter had no hair when she emerged.What grew in that first year was dusky gold.A blue-eyed blonde she was, till fancy urgedexperiments with tints the drugstore sold.In time her natural color toned light brown,and later locks of silver threaded … Continue reading →

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Word Dimension

Posted on March 5, 2021 by sputterpub

In love with language all my life, I’ve learned a lot of origins. I studied Greek and Latin, read Old Norse, and even turned a little toward the Sanskrit, with a peek at proto-English etymology. I’ve always been a reader, … Continue reading →

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Repetition

Posted on March 4, 2021 by sputterpub

It’s known if monkey see, then monkey do.That’s how small apes and babies learn to be.So watch yourself – your boy is watching you. You act like you expect your words, if true,to be the way he learns. But don’t … Continue reading →

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About Eyesight

Posted on February 12, 2021 by sputterpub

Our vision captures objects when they move.We notice what we’ve lately had in mind.That leaves a wealth of world to which we’re blind. If pregnancy or injury’s your groove,you’ll keep on seeing others of your kind.Our vision captures objects when … Continue reading →

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