Category Archives: Family

An Unreliable Narrator

Posted on August 18, 2024 by sputterpub

Of course I listened to my mom at first;I spent that time with her, and I was young.But over years I found she was the worstconveyor of emotions given tongue.She harmless seemed, but her pathologywas never given voice or even … Continue reading →

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Reminded

Posted on August 17, 2024 by sputterpub

Our conversation spurred me to recallthat 15 years ago the course was set.Two kids were babies then, adored when small,the third a year from breathing air and yet,the atmosphere at home was trending cruel –at least one parent pompous, self-proclaimedand … Continue reading →

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Mitigated Bitching

Posted on August 15, 2024 by sputterpub

I’d criticize the way my children raisetheir children, but I’d have to look at me.I reared the slobs myself, in olden days,and can’t assume each spouse exclusivelyresponsible for choices that must bea shared decision. And to tell the truth,the middle … Continue reading →

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Blur

Posted on August 12, 2024 by sputterpub

We ask, and he replies he’s not depressed,and dire as it’s been, he’s felt no pain.But symptoms do not lie, and we’re impressedwith dullness and postponement. His refrain –“I’m cool. And yes, I’ll do what you suggest,but not today” – … Continue reading →

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Sunday

Posted on August 11, 2024 by sputterpub

There’s probably a puzzle we can solve,a pose to stretch the muscles we’ll soon use.I think I’m game for what does not involveattention to the headlines in the news.Avoiding politics and sports, I chooseto kiss the carpet and inhale some … Continue reading →

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Fourcast

Posted on August 10, 2024 by sputterpub

The image on the forecast is a cloud,but I see streaks of blue at 7:10,and I hear moods emerging from the shroudof tumbled sheets and fitful dreams again.The best here battle grumpiness – young mentoo short on friends, a woman … Continue reading →

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Reaping the Doldrums

Posted on August 8, 2024 by sputterpub

Warned off a week ago, I didn’t needreminding of her cold fragility.She’s only 42 and stressed indeed,but compounding the pain, it seems to me,is lack of confidence, imposter-seedthat’s born of college-prep precosity.Participation medals lack all brilliance,and tragically retarded her resilience.

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#13

Posted on August 7, 2024 by sputterpub

Eight days ago a new campaign began.Some kids of mine launched add-ons to their game.We watched from 8 a.m. The tally ranup quickly and we high-fived with the samesincerity through messaging as canin RT be. The thrill by other nameis … Continue reading →

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Bad Family

Posted on July 31, 2024 by sputterpub

Imagine Mom abed at 70,a drinker all her life and smoking still,who spoiled both her kids, so presentlyone’s slowly dying and the other willa little later, yes, but all can seethe path is clear for alcohol to kill.Each one’s alone … Continue reading →

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Moderating L & K

Posted on July 30, 2024 by sputterpub

While this one lacks self-confidenceand that one’s is extreme,I hope my own is in a healthy state.They neither want intelligence,they’ve ample self-esteem,but I’d have each attempt to modulate. Then L would not apologizefor doing no one wrong,and K might manifest … Continue reading →

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