Category Archives: Family

Winter Insects

Posted on February 7, 2024 by sputterpub

I dreamt last night of insects in my place.Ten ants supported a mosquito lead.The crawlers visit winters, when a braceof rain befalls, but do mosquitos breedin cold?She tries to buzz my toddler’s face;I execute before the beast can feed.I carefully … Continue reading →

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Appetizer

Posted on February 2, 2024 by sputterpub

Arriving home at 25 to 6,I feed them as a form of self-defense.At nearly 3 and 7, I must fixa healthy snack or chaos will commence.An offer of whole fruit won’t work – the trick’sa little preparation – bringing senseof … Continue reading →

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Relief

Posted on January 28, 2024 by sputterpub

Succeeding our adventure in the freeze,commuting icy, waiting for a busin wind that nearly knocked us to our knees,and anxious after with the tire fuss(for no one could respond to succor us),we lost some sleep and didn’t venture far;we called … Continue reading →

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Out to Ice

Posted on January 26, 2024 by sputterpub

The travel to the north was smooth, exceptthe bus app made me do an extra stroll,and then I lost the bumbershoot I keptin netty outside pocket. Soft controlsecurity I breezed instead of crept,and turbulence was gentle rock and roll.But moving … Continue reading →

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I Wonder Why

Posted on January 25, 2024 by sputterpub

I wonder why I stayed up hours late –was it digestive issues, or did Ihave poorly-mixed emotions on my plate?I wonder why. At last I slept, and felt an answer tryto influence my dreams and penetratemy waking thoughts, and start … Continue reading →

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Paper Chains

Posted on January 11, 2024 by sputterpub

The afternoon was gray. Without was rain.Within I kept 2 children company.Observing we could make a paper chain,first 6 endorsed, approved by almost-3.We found some colored paper in 5 shades,a roll of tape and scissors I could use(to cut effectively … 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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Attribution

Posted on December 28, 2023 by sputterpub

We visit Mom fortnightly after work,but sometimes cause arises to postpone.I travel, or a banquet throws a quirk,or Covid makes her want to dine alone.Declaring in our daily telephoneexchange, regret my brother chose delay,I then receive a text from him, … Continue reading →

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2 Cents

Posted on December 24, 2023 by sputterpub

I know you work on balance, heart and mindand body too, and you are 48.To expectations I am not inclined –comparing paths is vain – we can’t equateour progress for you’re scores of years behind(a generation, if we calibrate).Advice is … Continue reading →

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Ending a Life

Posted on December 8, 2023 by sputterpub

My oldest friend reported recentlyher brother took his life three months ago.Her phrases dropped with such finality,they struck and haven’t left my head, althoughthey weren’t close, and half a centuryhas passed since he would terrify us so.I don’t know if … Continue reading →

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