Category Archives: Family

Death Goes On

Posted on January 29, 2021 by sputterpub

Besieged by plague 300 days and more,confined by house arrest and shut away,we’re trying to comply, though we abhorthe masks and empty restaurants. We prayfor rescue by the science, and ignorethe claims of idiots. But yesterday,amid the myriads that Covid … Continue reading →

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Inconstancy

Posted on January 25, 2021 by sputterpub

The oldest grandkid functions like a jerk:insensitive to others and unkind.His uncle can be called a piece of work –an asshole when he’s in that frame of mind.The mother of the poet acted meanwhen she was young: abrupt and even … Continue reading →

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More Screen Time

Posted on January 24, 2021 by sputterpub

My BFF is nearly 4 years oldand Covid has deprived him, like his friends,of preschool, parties, libraries. He’s holedat home, and though he’s bright and comprehendsrestrictions, he’s excited by a gamehis parents won’t allow us to enjoy.“He gets too manic” … Continue reading →

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Toddler Excitement

Posted on January 16, 2021 by sputterpub

Two days a week I’m with my toddler friend.We bake low-carb, we read, we do some art.We act out scenes, we travel in pretend,but nothing grabs him like that iPad game.He chatters about graphics as we spenda quarter hour at … Continue reading →

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Puzzle Progress

Posted on January 14, 2021 by sputterpub

This jigsaw puzzle’s numerous and hard.I thought I’d quit it if it took me days,but now I’m hooked in table-covered craze. My daughter sent it like a New Year’s card.She bought one for herself and distance-plays.This jigsaw puzzle’s numerous and … Continue reading →

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Olding

Posted on January 9, 2021 by sputterpub

We didn’t know our mom would live so long,who lost her mother while gestating me.But till the virus she was going strong,although that struck coincidentallywith normal wear that’s no calamity:her parts became too tenuous to fix.She daylight falls asleep so … Continue reading →

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Big Puzzle Little House

Posted on January 8, 2021 by sputterpub

We build a puzzle every New Year’s Eve.It started in my husband’s parents’ placemore years ago than many will believe,when they were still alive, before disgrace,divorce and scandal altered gatherings.My daughter loves tradition, so she buysa jigsaw puzzle with the … Continue reading →

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PvZ

Posted on January 3, 2021 by sputterpub

At least 8 years ago, the oldest boyinstalled a classic game on my machine.His younger brothers each grew to enjoythe play (the instigator’s now 15).I showed it to their cousin. It’s a toythat toddlers’ parents ration, fearing screentime will distract … Continue reading →

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Imaginary Arguments

Posted on December 17, 2020 by sputterpub

Afraid to raise a subject with offspringthat could result in argument or breach(not permanent but not a welcome thing),I waited and rehearsed. I didn’t reachthe limit of unease until last night,when need to calm exceeded caution’s rim.With firm resolve I … Continue reading →

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Scary Bright

Posted on December 11, 2020 by sputterpub

The baby was both beautiful and bright,her features delicate, her mind full range.Her parents viewed and hugged her with delight,but then the mother started acting strange.As if afraid of brilliance, or repelledby infant helplessness becoming strengthof will, she marshaled any … Continue reading →

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