Category Archives: Health

Listening

Posted on May 15, 2022 by sputterpub

I listen closely to my body now.I give it extra morning time to tellme what it wants and where it aches and howit needs to rest or move to feeling well.Today I shuffled early in a spellof near decrepitude in … Continue reading →

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Incurable

Posted on May 9, 2022 by sputterpub

I tell you, it’s humbling – this processing years.I used to be sturdy and durable.But now I bruise easily, doddering nears,and I know the slide is incurable.It’s fortunate no one needs means – all my dearsare solvent and I’m not … Continue reading →

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The Childproof Cap

Posted on May 8, 2022 by sputterpub

It isn’t just the way my fingers bruise –the slightest bump will mark my skin – a keythat’s stubborn twisting will abuse –but too I note their strength abandons me.I’ve trouble turning caps. So please excusemy teaching what he wasn’t … Continue reading →

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Opportunity

Posted on May 3, 2022 by sputterpub

I opened lips to give my girl advice,although she’s grown and didn’t voice request,and free suggestion isn’t worth its price.Instead I read the symptoms I was stressedmyself. I’ll wait for her to query twicebut counsel me. The wisdom I expressed?My … Continue reading →

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Walking Wounded

Posted on April 21, 2022 by sputterpub

My head’s okay although I took a fall,misstepping off a curb the other day.A little trip, and now the wounds appall(my head’s okay). My palms and knees and face wear an arrayof bruises; both my shoulders ache; I haulmy form … Continue reading →

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Ego Strength

Posted on April 17, 2022 by sputterpub

Weak ego takes offense so readily,it gathers insult from a shrug or glance.It notices the careless frequently,and seldom gives impersonal a chance.Identifying disrespect not meant,it quarrels and it quibbles, whines or yells.Its insecurity’s a monumentto ignorance and fragile temper spells. … Continue reading →

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This Season’s Cold

Posted on April 15, 2022 by sputterpub

Six weeks ago I caught a wicked cold.Its tenure was severe but it was brief.It sapped my stamina and made me old,but three days past I welcomed some relief.It lingered then with symptoms almost gone,and left me to myself within … Continue reading →

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Afternoon

Posted on April 4, 2022 by sputterpub

A rare event – I must’ve gotten high,for suddenly I’m craving food right now.I limit carbs a lot, and also trynot eating when I’m fasting. I know howto almost-Keto dine until today –I’m nearly overpowered by the driveto load a … Continue reading →

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Reprieve

Posted on March 28, 2022 by sputterpub

While working out this morning, I recalleda plan I made three days ago. I toldmyself these minor aches that often mauledmy head around my portside temple shouldreceive a doctor’s care. I’m not enthralledwith intervention, medical or not,but if persistent, my … Continue reading →

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New (Old) Normal?

Posted on March 25, 2022 by sputterpub

Disgusted that her blood pressure is highagain, our mother wants a doctor’s fix.She doesn’t listen when we offspring tryreminding her that she is 96,and maybe what’s occurring’s normal now.She’s never been this old, and nor have we.I notice I’ve a … Continue reading →

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