Category Archives: Family

Requiem

Posted on May 29, 2026 by sputterpub

Another member of the familyexpired yesterday. We weren’t closeexcept in age – some years past 70 –related through our kids. She lost her mindbefore she gave up functionality,but even that forsook her over time.It’s been two years since she’d remember … Continue reading →

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Dismay Dues

Posted on May 27, 2026 by sputterpub

All three of us had narcissistic momswho gazed in mirrors more than at their girls.They blocked our feelings with their upraised palms,and teaching husband hunting, dropped no pearlsof useful wisdom. Each preferred her son,and deprecated women when they could.Transactional perspective … Continue reading →

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Emoji Text

Posted on May 13, 2026 by sputterpub

Last night he texted love to me alone.Until then all the chats were seen by three.He’s nine and really likes to use the phonehe got four months ago. Assuredlythe message lacks originality,but I’ll take love with melting gratitude.That’s why I … Continue reading →

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Me Day

Posted on May 10, 2026 by sputterpub

My parents used to scoff at Mother’s Day.“A Hallmark-started holiday,” said Dad.To Mom the date her mother died – dismayand grief uniting always made her sad.But I learn, from the way my kids conveytheir love and gratitude. This year I … Continue reading →

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Annuity

Posted on May 8, 2026 by sputterpub

Today I contemplate annuities,to comfort and enable progeny.I don’t intend allowance, but might seizethe means to sponsor creativity.No micro-management or threat to freezewould be a part of what could come to be:support until I shuffle off this coil,endowing loved ones … Continue reading →

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He’ll be Okay

Posted on April 21, 2026 by sputterpub

He’ll be okay though recent news is tough,and he was sadly challenged yesterday.He has experience with this rebuff.He’ll be okay. Resiliency will surface, come what may,and he has love and resources enough.I reared him, and I’ve nothing new to say. … Continue reading →

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Lasting Impression

Posted on April 14, 2026 by sputterpub

Like Knightley said to Emma once or twice,in other words I stated “badly done”about behavior no one’s deeming nice,and saw cascading tears begin to rundown cheeks designed to smile. Sacrificeof comfort and approval wasn’t funbut had to be, to let … Continue reading →

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It’s Over Now

Posted on April 12, 2026 by sputterpub

It’s over now, or will be in a day.The earth must rotate one more time. That’s howto drop the curtain on our passion’s play.It’s over now. From drama unintentional they bow.Misunderstanding led them to portraythemselves as selfish, and to disavow … Continue reading →

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Rapprochement

Posted on April 10, 2026 by sputterpub

I think the situation’s been resolved,though feelings in some parties may be soreawhile yet. What’s hopefully evolvedare attitudes that don’t close any door.By statements made we’re understanding more.By hugs exchanged is mute forgiveness set.Some courage and humility restorean equanimity. We’ll … Continue reading →

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Ungracious

Posted on April 5, 2026 by sputterpub

“I’ll graciously bow out,” the message read,“unless you all agree to change the date.”But what the writer meant to say, instead,was “I’m too stressed and I won’t modulatemy petulance. I’ve tried adult of late,and now I need to throw a … Continue reading →

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