Category Archives: Health

A Read

Posted on November 15, 2024 by sputterpub

While waiting to get on the dentist’s chair,for what he recommended he should dobeyond hygiene and minuscule repair,I had a moment to absorb the view.I noted that the rack that’s mounted thereis stocked with magazines, and not a few.It’s further … Continue reading →

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Post-Op

Posted on November 12, 2024 by sputterpub

I’m halfway through obnoxious meds, and knowI’ll flourish when they stop protecting me.I’m caring for myself, and I bestowcompared to ℞ automaticallydispensed, attention of prime quality.I’m introducing exercise and foodappropriate for my recovery.I’m nourishing a patient attitude.

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What the Record Reveals

Posted on November 10, 2024 by sputterpub

A browse through media that illustratethe poems I’ve posted to the cloud for yearspresents a picture used when I last ateAmoxicillin (4 years back). My fearsare justified – last night’s 3 hour spateof nausea and heartburn now appearsto come from … Continue reading →

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No More Wisdoms

Posted on November 9, 2024 by sputterpub

We set the date a month ago. And since,I’ve thought about what’s coming now and then.It took the surgeon seconds to convinceme of necessity to once againrelieve me of two molars I don’t need –one loose and one with pockets … Continue reading →

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Post-Covid Travel

Posted on October 22, 2024 by sputterpub

The last five years, I haven’t traveled far.I’ve never ventured out with easiness,and as I age considerations areincreasing. I have ways to calm the stress,but doubt I can extinguish it in full.No matter how I do, I can’t correctthe urge … Continue reading →

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I’ll Take a Break

Posted on October 2, 2024 by sputterpub

I’ll take a break from posting poetry.Although undoubtedly I’ll see and makea note that may have footing metrically,I’ll take a break. I’ll lock my door to open to a wakebehind a boat amid new scenery,recording with my hands and eyes … Continue reading →

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Institutional

Posted on September 30, 2024 by sputterpub

A house behind a gate, with screens and locks,and information screened on screens displayed,suggests household security but mocksreality. As ever, I will tradesuch gimmicks for the features well-conveyedby walking under trees, inhaling airoutside the bounds of institution’s grade.Of earth’s diversity … Continue reading →

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Circumambulating

Posted on September 29, 2024 by sputterpub

We managed every day to walk outsidebeneath some green or into river breeze:some pictures shot; a plant identified(clematis with a beard); our hips and kneeswell exercised; our talking less decreesthan observations, diligent and fair.There were complaints, of course, among the … Continue reading →

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Staying Down

Posted on September 19, 2024 by sputterpub

I’ve recently been spending time amongacquaintances who aren’t doing well.I’m sorry, but I try to hold my tongue,show sympathy, and don’t attempt to tellthem they could stretch their necks and breathe a spellof self-esteem and -care that’s nourishing.I’ve seen their … Continue reading →

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The Bite

Posted on September 10, 2024 by sputterpub

Some creature must have targeted my wrist.I noticed nearly 14 days agoa quarter-size of redness. Something kissedthat didn’t feel mosquito-ish. I knowit might have been a spider. They insiston thriving here this time of year. The showof red diminishes with … Continue reading →

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