Category Archives: Family

Laying in Food

Posted on June 10, 2021 by sputterpub

Already living with uncertaintybeyond the usual organic span,with virus plaguing us and frequentlyprovoking changing rules about what canbe done in company, so every planis tentative … And now Mom’s health is skewed.I try for flexible. She gets a scan,while I … Continue reading →

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Of Late

Posted on June 8, 2021 by sputterpub

We’re seeing Mom at least three times a weekof late. We seem adjusted to the newroutine. Except it changes. Symptoms peakand some subside. Acute and chronic flip.Another hospital, a new technique –but overall her system’s in decline.We’re not expecting much. … Continue reading →

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It’s Flying Time Again

Posted on June 7, 2021 by sputterpub

The real estate is sold. The plague abates.It feels like time to take on other tasks.A visit’s overdue – my clan awaits –and though they’re still requiring the maskson planes, this week I’ll be selecting datesto fly, responding to beloved … Continue reading →

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She Fell Again

Posted on June 4, 2021 by sputterpub

She fell again, and so she has to staydownstairs, although for home she’s filled with yen.They planned to help her move today, but hey:she fell again. She doesn’t bless and never says amen.We haven’t known our mom to kneel or … Continue reading →

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The Baby Shower

Posted on May 30, 2021 by sputterpub

Outside and unmasked,bathed in light and rinsed in breeze,we hugged each other.

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On the Road

Posted on May 29, 2021 by sputterpub

We drove 6 hours and the big surprisewas blue and white and vast above the car.The sky and clouds were tonic for my eyes,delighting me before we traveled far.The journey soothed and made me realizehow long I’ve gone with neither … Continue reading →

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Road Trip

Posted on May 28, 2021 by sputterpub

Last year on March 13 we made the drive,enjoyed a weekend on our brother’s farm,returned to face a virus grown to thriveand lockdown to reduce pandemic harm,that launched a year and several weeks of strange:the battle mask; debates about hygiene.We … Continue reading →

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Covid Recovery at 95

Posted on May 24, 2021 by sputterpub

Her skin is as thin as a wet paper bag.It tears from the tiniest bump.She’s paler than ghostly, too tired to nag,and weekly we find a new lump.She’s losing fat where she’d be better off plump(although she likes fleeing weight’s … Continue reading →

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Contagion

Posted on May 21, 2021 by sputterpub

We pay a visit every other day.The residents are not diversified.Most everyone we see is ashen-gray,Caucasian-ancient, female, rheumy-eyed.The corridors are windowless and long.The care is fair but no one’s getting strong.The patient looks I take are dull and dreary.That may … Continue reading →

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Time Leach

Posted on May 20, 2021 by sputterpub

I’ve been so happy with my set-up here,within the writer’s roost I always craved,afforded by the funds I earned and saved. The weather’s soft, the garden’s good, I’m nearall services and also paths unpaved.I’ve been so happy with my set-up … Continue reading →

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