Category Archives: Health

My Indolence Goal

Posted on July 9, 2023 by sputterpub

Pure indolence is challenging for me.No matter where I am I note a taskinviting some degree of industry,although nobody is around to ask.Today I need to rest. I want to bask.I have no plans, no need to leave my home.I’ll … Continue reading →

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Back Attack Again

Posted on July 8, 2023 by sputterpub

I’m paying close attention to my back.An area was damaged long ago,and it’s been warning me it might attackmy peace and introduce some pain. I slowmy pace, I bend with care, avoiding wrackand twinge, but sad to say the winces … Continue reading →

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A Bout of Wellness

Posted on July 6, 2023 by sputterpub

I won’t assert or blurt, but I’ll recorda temporary state of well in me.I’m currently unhurt – if I could hoardthis soundness, I would try to brew a tonic –my cohort then could give me an awardfor curing their acute … Continue reading →

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Ocean Breath

Posted on July 5, 2023 by sputterpub

Imagining the ocean drawing back,receding from the shore and pulling sand,and then reversing in a froth attackthat tumbles pebbles on the briny strand,is how I think when breathing deep and full.Inhaling I can sense the ocean’s pull.My exhalation mimics foam … Continue reading →

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Cervical Theory

Posted on June 30, 2023 by sputterpub

For years I suffered regular neck pain –I thought it stemmed from all the office phone.It seemed that yoga made the ache abstain –I’ve seldom felt it lately, like the boneor tendon wasn’t under that old strain.But working crosswords yesterday, … Continue reading →

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The Shiner

Posted on June 28, 2023 by sputterpub

I picked her up to comfort her. That’s howI earned my latest injury this year.Her toddler head collided with my brow,and overnight a shiner did appear.It’s like I’m wearing purple shadow now –my outer upper eyelid has a smearof bruise … Continue reading →

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Support

Posted on June 22, 2023 by sputterpub

My new best friend’s a pillow that I boughta bit after a visit, where I trieda version that my yogi daughter soughtas gift a year ago. The buckwheat hullsconform to where my muscles have been fraught(unnoticed till I felt their … Continue reading →

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The Bad Trip

Posted on June 21, 2023 by sputterpub

I took a trip and landed on the ground.My left knee and my elbow felt the pain.I must have moved too fast – that’s how I foundmyself on old concrete. I saw the stainof blood on jacket sleeve, and knew … Continue reading →

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If I Were a Virus

Posted on June 16, 2023 by sputterpub

If I were a virus, I’d try to infectas many hosts as can be found.I’d cause victims sneezing and thereby expectdispersal of particles. Boundfor another by blood, shit or snot,I’d aim to diffuse with a strew.Pretending I’m viral while knowing … Continue reading →

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Inner Healing

Posted on June 14, 2023 by sputterpub

I wonder sometimes if I can exertan influence on how my insides mend.It doesn’t seem outlandish to assert(or theorize, at least) that to intendsincerely can’t do ill, to heal a hurt.I pilot vigor and attempt to sendgood where I need … Continue reading →

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