Category Archives: Family

No Signal

Posted on June 27, 2021 by sputterpub

One fact about the virus lockdown wasmost days resembled those that came before.We stayed apart, and masked, and washed, becausewe didn’t have vaccine or ready cure.I FaceTimed many bedtime tales for sure;I waited till the “Ready?” text appeared.But now they’re … Continue reading →

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Late Lunch

Posted on June 19, 2021 by sputterpub

We started visiting six weeks ago,and every time we meant to share a mealwhen we were done, but each of us would growtoo stressed while watching Mom that weak and frail.We lost all appetite, and didn’t knowa better plan than … Continue reading →

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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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