Category Archives: Cognition

Forcing Fallacy

Posted on May 26, 2024 by sputterpub

I have to lie, although that means I throwa game we said we’d honor till we die.The whining for “I’m sorry” makes me knowI have to lie. It’s not my fault she’s bothered. She won’t tryexamining herself as cause of … Continue reading →

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Adults are Kings

Posted on May 23, 2024 by sputterpub

Adults are kings at first – they have to be.At least until the offspring spread their wingsthe parents are omnipotent – kids seeadults are kings. From birth that keeps the children safe, for thingsare hazardous, the rules securityto guard against … Continue reading →

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Solution

Posted on May 19, 2024 by sputterpub

I’d like to write today, but need to rest.A mystery of decades may relax,and offer up a pattern to suggesta pathway through a maze that’s paved with facts.A recent recollection has impressed,illuminating myriad attacks.I want to take a day to … Continue reading →

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Sketchy

Posted on May 7, 2024 by sputterpub

My memories of childhood are strong.I recollect from 3 to 13 morethan family or friends, but I am wrongat times about vignettes I pictured surefrom later years. It may have been the weed,the start of multi-tasking, classes, peers,but days conflate … Continue reading →

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Any Day But…

Posted on May 4, 2024 by sputterpub

A very merry unearth day, to you, and you,is senseless a la Lewis Carroll – true.To celebrate what you’re supposed to dois slash-and-burn or colonize a few?Effective as a Meatless Monday spew,attempting to awaken someone whois fatally attached to stupid … Continue reading →

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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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