Category Archives: Coronaverse

Number 366

Posted on March 18, 2021 by sputterpub

So this is post three hundred sixty-six(I feared the lockdown might last several weeks).I didn’t know uncivil politicswould so beleaguer us the flu would thrive.I’m used to home, and though the mask constrictsmy wind, I’m walking outside anyway.While vaccination may … Continue reading →

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A Medical Catalog

Posted on March 17, 2021 by sputterpub

I got my second shot, but she did not –they took one look and her and said “Not now.”Her eyes were swollen shut, her skin was hot;her doctor doesn’t know the why or how. A client died of Covid – … Continue reading →

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Anniversary Villanelle

Posted on March 13, 2021 by sputterpub

When we began this fractious quarantine,I feared sequester might exceed three weeks.I never dreamed how plague would intervene. Our fate was like a busted trampoline –we tolerated broken springs and squeakswhen we began this fractious quarantine. Some fell and others … Continue reading →

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My Second Shot

Posted on March 12, 2021 by sputterpub

My second shot, I’m fortunate to write,was painless and no hassle to obtain.The venue wasn’t crowded and the chainof volunteers was organized and tight,directing us with smiles masked but bright,conducting an inoculation train –my second shot. My arm is sore, … Continue reading →

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Welcome

Posted on March 11, 2021 by sputterpub

I got my second shot a week ago –they say I may in 7 days proceedexploring more of what I used to knowlast year before the fear of flu appeared.Now I’m some time away from home, althoughI’m relatively comfortable right … Continue reading →

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It’s Still Too Soon

Posted on March 9, 2021 by sputterpub

It’s still too soon to socialize with youin person – we must manage via phone.That second shot we get this week is knownto carry strong protection – that seems true –but we are told to let its power brewanother fortnight … Continue reading →

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A Better Spring

Posted on March 3, 2021 by sputterpub

A better spring than last year is in storefor us – I feel it in my bones and heart.Twelve months ago, we didn’t dream the startof lockdown would produce uncivil war. We didn’t know the senate we’d abhor,the hate we’d … Continue reading →

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Snags

Posted on March 1, 2021 by sputterpub

There won’t be interruptions in this streak of daily lockdown posts, but I can see some obstacles that counter my technique, like missing illustrations, capitals at starts of lines, and looks I didn’t seek when posting and composing from my … Continue reading →

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Masking Smiles

Posted on February 24, 2021 by sputterpub

My daughter says the mask’s real benefitis she no longer has to smile so,who feels a scowl’s more appropriatewith all the excrement in life of late.But I think she’s mistaken. Just as itis obvious when speaking through a smile(we hear … Continue reading →

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No Blame

Posted on February 22, 2021 by sputterpub

A lot of members of my familydraw energy from indignation’s flame.For me today, exhaustion swamps the blame. When public health is failing, and we seethat promises and care are not the same,a lot of members of my familydraw energy from … Continue reading →

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