Category Archives: Family

Attempting to Answer a Grown Son

Posted on April 1, 2022 by sputterpub

So vivid are my early memories,I trust my recollections till age 8,when time was passing slowly and no squeezeof adolescent pressure, blooming, weight,distracted my attention. Then the freightamounting blunted sight with addled stress.My teens and ever after I conflate.Your question … Continue reading →

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New (Old) Normal?

Posted on March 25, 2022 by sputterpub

Disgusted that her blood pressure is highagain, our mother wants a doctor’s fix.She doesn’t listen when we offspring tryreminding her that she is 96,and maybe what’s occurring’s normal now.She’s never been this old, and nor have we.I notice I’ve a … Continue reading →

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Hoardino

Posted on March 22, 2022 by sputterpub

They have a crowded house. They buy in bulk,and don’t dispose as often as acquire.The smile boxes tower like a hulkin entryway – and though they say they’ll hirehelp before the situation’s dire,they model hoard behavior for their boy.Then he … Continue reading →

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Candle on the Floor

Posted on March 16, 2022 by sputterpub

A candle on the mantel wafted scentbut sat too high for me to see the flame.Aroma permeated air and lentan herbal atmosphere I couldn’t name.I love some folks who light and burn the sameso much their ceiling’s sooty from the … Continue reading →

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A Bon Voyage

Posted on March 5, 2022 by sputterpub

Apparently I chose two times to flywhen planes were full but airports had no crowd.I saw sufficient folks on whom to spy,but talk and background music weren’t loud.The weather had some moisture in the skybut didn’t block the views with … Continue reading →

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Might’s Well Write

Posted on March 4, 2022 by sputterpub

Away’s a break, and I’m with family.I’m visiting but we have little plannedoutside, and there’s not much to do or see,so when I’ve finished sundry tasks at hand,like dishes, salads, and I’ve energy,when talk is paused and time’s at my … Continue reading →

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The Latest Gift

Posted on February 16, 2022 by sputterpub

It’s never easy buying gifts for Mom.She’s uber-practical – if she can’t seea need or it’s not her idea, her palmis in the air, between herself and me,declaring she can’t use it, and what’s more,insisting that I take the item … Continue reading →

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Bubble Stretch

Posted on February 8, 2022 by sputterpub

The bubble didn’t burst, but it increasedin volume, now that Omicron has dipped –it made a little room for me at least.They took a test and masks and, so equipped,they drove to my address and then releasedthe hugs our recent … Continue reading →

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Early Vocabulary

Posted on January 27, 2022 by sputterpub

Attempting to record precocious speechat nearly 5, I note for “ignorant”he coined “unknowingful,” which has more reach,I think, and better catches what is meant.And lately, as our Portal time is spent,we look ahead to when this surge has moved.We’re separated … Continue reading →

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Her Thanks

Posted on January 14, 2022 by sputterpub

It only took her nearly 50 years(but that’s okay – I didn’t hold my breath)to realize “Mom” is not what she appearsto be, in culture, stories, fairytales.(I never set my course to garner cheers,but I remembered mother-fails and hurt,and acted … Continue reading →

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