Category Archives: Cognition

Semimorphosis

Posted on December 6, 2024 by sputterpub

I miss my chrysalis, she seemed to say,retreating to her room or deeper yet,into her closet-bed, to spend the day(again) with all the comfort she can get.This person not a child, not adult,no longer male but neither female yet,awaiting pharmaceutical … Continue reading →

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I’m Used to Weird

Posted on November 14, 2024 by sputterpub

I’m used to weird. A cuckoo in the nest,the black sheep in my family, who veeredaway from their conditions on my quest,I’m used to weird. A beatnik when the hippies all appeared –an anarchist against all guns – unstressedwhen solitude … Continue reading →

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I’ll Take a Break

Posted on October 2, 2024 by sputterpub

I’ll take a break from posting poetry.Although undoubtedly I’ll see and makea note that may have footing metrically,I’ll take a break. I’ll lock my door to open to a wakebehind a boat amid new scenery,recording with my hands and eyes … Continue reading →

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Loathing

Posted on September 26, 2024 by sputterpub

I loathe it then – you waste your words to me,suggesting fruitless effort once again,or starting any statement “hopefully.”I loathe it then. I wish you’d mean it if you say amen,conversing with apparent empathy,or syllables that use no oxygen. Of … Continue reading →

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Deciding

Posted on September 23, 2024 by sputterpub

When Covid started and we stayed inside,I aimed to post a stanza every day.To meet that goal I sought verse forms, and trieda multitude of rhyme and meter schemes.The effort reimbursed me with a widecollection – inventory I can work.For … Continue reading →

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Streakage

Posted on September 21, 2024 by sputterpub

A streak that’s an encouragement at first,infusing effort when the spirits flag,can ultimately morph into the worstpropulsion forcing sorry work: a dragthat’s holding back, compulsion weirdly nursedto shrink, reversing growth from stretch to sag.I contemplate two weeks away, and thinkit … Continue reading →

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Group Dynamics

Posted on September 1, 2024 by sputterpub

I understand there’s power in a crowd.A company can consummate a job.For good or ill a faction may be loud:at best a rally and at worst a mob.But I’ll admit groups do not ring my bell.I seldom seek a venue, … Continue reading →

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Through a Lens Diagnostic

Posted on August 31, 2024 by sputterpub

“There’s something wrong – he isn’t strong – confronted by a choice,he can’t pick toys – there’s too much noise inside, that saps his voice.He’s only 3, but don’t you see – my boy’s a special case.Autism’s name is how … Continue reading →

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Newly Anxious People

Posted on August 19, 2024 by sputterpub

My oldest friend reported yesterdayanxiety she never felt before(I always sensed it, but I couldn’t sayas much – she cherished laid-back image more).It’s now progressed too present to ignore,and seems to me from cognitive declineendured without resistance, save a whine. … Continue reading →

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Calcification

Posted on August 14, 2024 by sputterpub

From what I’ve seen (especially in men),the aging process seems to calcifythe spirit. There’s a lack of oxygenin attitude, unreadiness to tryamendment, a diminishment, and thena petulant rebuff to modify.I watch attempts to cling to history.I can’t change you, but … Continue reading →

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