Category Archives: Family

Metaphor

Posted on May 11, 2023 by sputterpub

I longed for independence as a kid.I wanted power, to be in controlof self of course, and boundaries I’d ridor cherish. I took on an adult role.I wasn’t scared of bills, and though I lovedmy family, I pushed their care … Continue reading →

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Mom’s Almost-Fall

Posted on April 28, 2023 by sputterpub

She didn’t fall, exactly – more a slide,slow-motion and against the idling car,until she gently met the asphalt. Pridedictated her denial, but by farit was the softest topple. Sure we arerelieved we saw no injury. We heldher and uprighted her, … Continue reading →

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Lost & Found

Posted on April 25, 2023 by sputterpub

This child entertains me, and provokesideas that ring as fresh in my old head.Discussing losing things and even folks,I told him he can’t lose himself. “In bedand dreaming, maybe,” I then modified.“You might lose bits of your identity.”“No, Grandma,” he … Continue reading →

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Draft About Three

Posted on April 20, 2023 by sputterpub

I’ve loved my brothers over 60 years.We get along, and one I often see.The other (middle) left us for the spheresex-patriot and, now retired, helives half a thousand miles from home base,where even yet our mother carries on.We text or … Continue reading →

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Impatient Patient Log

Posted on April 19, 2023 by sputterpub

Impatient even now, past 95,she seeks a speedy fix for any ill.She’s been this way as long as I’m alive –task-oriented with a stubborn will.Each fall she takes she’ll bruise and bleed, but stillshe lives and mends in months, to … Continue reading →

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Saturday Sweet

Posted on April 11, 2023 by sputterpub

Last Saturday was relatively nice.She didn’t criticize or “should,” the wayshe has for ages. I heard no advicelast Saturday. And that was why my heart began to swayto softness. My defenses then were iceexposed to summer sunlight’s noon display. The … Continue reading →

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Child

Posted on March 27, 2023 by sputterpub

Our roles reversed when I was 5 years old(she didn’t notice and she won’t agree).Determining that I’d be self-controlledwas my reply to the barbarityof mother, nurses, powers over me,that overruled what should have been a hug.She’s nearly 98 but seems … Continue reading →

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Diminution Notice

Posted on March 16, 2023 by sputterpub

Alive now 16 years in widowhood,and doing better than we thought she would(with sedentary habits, smoking, stress,we’ve been astounded at her heartiness,and some opine she’s too mean for the dark –she’ll send the Reaper packing, with a bark),I see her … Continue reading →

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Restraining

Posted on March 14, 2023 by sputterpub

You must’ve done it – blown up a balloon,and as you let the air whoosh out again,you stretch to squeeze the opening, and soona shrieking scream escapes – an awful din.Some laugh and others wincing then beginto block their ears. … Continue reading →

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Sick Day

Posted on March 10, 2023 by sputterpub

I didn’t have a rigid plan today –some morning exercise, depart by 3,and spend a little time at books and playwith almost-6 and -2 for company.Then came the call the older’s sick. He’ll stayat home so I’ll come early, act … Continue reading →

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