Category Archives: Cognition

Quest

Posted on March 6, 2024 by sputterpub

The inspiration I select as bestfor me this week, to work for what I need,is channeling a knight upon a quest –an errant hero bound to do a deed.Committed to 3 labors, I won’t restuntil I wrestle phone and web, … Continue reading →

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Slam

Posted on March 5, 2024 by sputterpub

I’d love to talk about the other K –how orbits of dependents have been skewed,and what the friend abandonments convey,suggesting flaws in view and attitude.I’d like to think aloud about a choicea dear one made, apparently impelledby pain, who didn’t … Continue reading →

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Positively Negative

Posted on February 27, 2024 by sputterpub

As often as I don’t know what to do,a little time permits some clarity.And though I’m still without an active view,the path I’d shun cedes all opacity.I’m certain then where I don’t want to be,like out tonight for food and … Continue reading →

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Pointless

Posted on February 11, 2024 by sputterpub

I paid attention to his words. Four yearsago he wouldn’t stay at home. He saidalthough he loved his partner, he had fearsestrangement could develop. So instead,he opted for the office, ate his breadmid-day alone, and registered no lack.His story now … Continue reading →

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Receptivity

Posted on February 10, 2024 by sputterpub

Reiterating (as he’s wont to do),he wondered how cartoonists can createan opus every day. He likes to chewold questions, aimless, when he could insteadattempt a daily project, so he knewthat practice will cause receptivity.His focus would expand – in, out, … Continue reading →

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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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