Category Archives: Health

Test Walk

Posted on May 8, 2024 by sputterpub

I’m testing walking prudently today.Instead of 60 minutes, I will busand promenade a quarter hour, say,and I won’t quibble with my age, or cussabout a change that may not go away.I’ll choose supportive shoes with zero fuss.In truth my status … Continue reading →

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Detection

Posted on May 6, 2024 by sputterpub

I almost can’t detect the twinge today.Four weeks since I misstepped but didn’t fall,I’m sure the injury will go away,but less that I can ever make the haulon foot in wear that used to cool-conveyme half a year. I have … Continue reading →

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Old Skin

Posted on May 3, 2024 by sputterpub

A little burn that took 12 days to healhas left its object cured and looking well.The targeting attack was no big deal –2 applications marked but didn’t swelland didn’t hurt – a scab had to congealand guard each stimulated healthy … Continue reading →

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After 3 Weeks

Posted on April 25, 2024 by sputterpub

I usually want readers for my verse,but some are just a memo of today,recording healing progress as I nursemyself (so slowly now), in cloud array.The problem with my foot’s not getting worse.Another week or so of rest, I’d say,will let … Continue reading →

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Barnacles

Posted on April 21, 2024 by sputterpub

“Benign” the doctor said, as he surveyedthe planes and creases of my ancient skin.“We call them barnacles” his voice conveyed –these torso bumps of decades’ origin.I let my fancy freewheel, and beginto circulate the concept in my skull.I took the … Continue reading →

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To My Left Foot

Posted on April 14, 2024 by sputterpub

The benefit to size in leg and footand ankle no one could describe as slenderis sturdiness, for even when I putmy sole down crookedly, it’s never tender,till recently. Recovering from stumble(I didn’t fall), I must have wrenched within.Advancing age reminds … Continue reading →

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Fortnight

Posted on March 25, 2024 by sputterpub

I should have been away but must delaya journey north, while loved ones’ viral loaddiminishes. Those five will be okay,but I’d be risking much in their abode,and company would likely discommodethe ill, as much as they are used to me.For … Continue reading →

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No Worsening

Posted on March 17, 2024 by sputterpub

Is it a sign of wisdom or defeat,to shift the corporate goals from an attempttoward better to resistance and retreat?At what age is a character exemptfrom images that trigger self-contempt?Perhaps at four and seventy (or less),a goal to not diminish … Continue reading →

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After Three and a Half Days

Posted on March 12, 2024 by sputterpub

Self-conscious after surgery, and moreinclined to stay inside than normally(although he’s always liked his bedroom floorand often opts to play internally),I spent some hours in his company,in talk as usual and loving play.I don’t claim that the cure was purely … Continue reading →

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Minor Surgery

Posted on March 9, 2024 by sputterpub

The surgery was recommended now.A minor operation on a kid –enlargement and a skin graft to allowreception of more sound. The parents didconsent – I had no power to forbidand wouldn’t have. But what a stressful day.The hours dragged. I … Continue reading →

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