Category Archives: Cognition

Early Decision

Posted on May 5, 2025 by sputterpub

Confronted with the choice when I was young,to garner disapproval speaking out,or listen to my mother, hold my tongue,collecting compliments I have no doubt,I opted to express myself, with shoutif needful but impolitic. A shoveof words I chose instead of … Continue reading →

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No Surprise

Posted on April 14, 2025 by sputterpub

I tried and failed at spontaneity.No hippie when the trend was everywherearound me, anxious when I couldn’t seetomorrow’s path, I didn’t ever shareexcitement at surprise, impulsive glee.I love anticipation. It’s like threeevents – idea, a thrilling wait, and yay.So tell … Continue reading →

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Fails and Fluctuations

Posted on April 13, 2025 by sputterpub

Misplacing several surnames recently,and losing till a prompt “formaldehyde,”I won’t ignore the signs entirely.My thoughts have lost some cutting edge. Insideis not as hale as it’s assumed to bewhen I’m away from mirrors, and abidewith expectations set five decades back.I’ll … Continue reading →

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Modeling Roles

Posted on April 9, 2025 by sputterpub

I’ve long heard women dress for other girls.That may be true (I note), but then again,when guys decide to act like studs or churls,it’s possible they’re doing it for men.I wonder why your pride in genuinecreative bent and nonconformist thoughtdoes … Continue reading →

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Delegaphobia

Posted on March 24, 2025 by sputterpub

“It’s easier to do the work myselfthan try to train employees or relyon others.” You’re no cobbler. There’s no elfto labor magically while night goes by.But that path leads to never seeing sky.Perhaps there are some areas where lesswill do, … Continue reading →

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March Medley

Posted on March 15, 2025 by sputterpub

Three members of my City familyhave birthdays, so I need to shift the dateof overnighting (twice) from normalcyto novelty. And one who’s out of statewill mark his seventeenth. I want to beattendant, and I plan to celebratea month from customary … Continue reading →

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No Blocks

Posted on March 12, 2025 by sputterpub

I’m not sure why I find no mental blockswhen I survey inside. For I can spysome body shame, but nothing recall locks.I’m not sure why. Somatic mishaps seemed outside of mycontrol, and as for teenage peerage mocks,they ricocheted and never … Continue reading →

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Remains

Posted on March 1, 2025 by sputterpub

A poet pre-explained her suicide –she lacked the will to edit any more.That resonates a bit. If aging priedmy judgment off or my abilityto edit who I am, if when I triedto modify my attitude I failed,if change in brain … Continue reading →

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? Not !

Posted on February 25, 2025 by sputterpub

Already aiming to move slower now,sidestepping injury without a twist,and trying taking longer speaking (howto end a habit likely never missed?),I’m also noting talking might consistof questions placed in declaration’s stead.The truth is, curiosity’s my gist,and I should match my … Continue reading →

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Side B

Posted on February 17, 2025 by sputterpub

The flip side of anxiety appearsto be imagination. What so leapsto fret, before a threat or peril nears,can be engaged to spin an anecdote,a narrative produced in hemispheresthat generate unchecked uneasiness.A harness might be woven that adheres,and overwrites the nervousness … Continue reading →

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