Category Archives: Health

Pedal Puller

Posted on August 22, 2021 by sputterpub

I’ve used my pedal parts so many years –I’ve danced on them and made them bear my weight –it isn’t any wonder what appearsshoes-off is not a sight that’s looking great.But that’s from an imperfect point of viewrejected now – … Continue reading →

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A Nervous Calm

Posted on August 20, 2021 by sputterpub

Congenitally nervous, like my folks,I’ve never let hysteria hold sway.I counter me with exercise and jokes,uniting mind and body every wayI can and with intention every day.And though I still detect the signs and tics,of late they aren’t problems I … Continue reading →

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Repetitive Motion

Posted on August 15, 2021 by sputterpub

It doesn’t take book knowledge to opinerepeated movement causes wear at least.Three score and ten convey a sad decline –I know some flexibility’s deceased,and every month my skin becomes more creased.I’m lucky old. I won’t complain or mournsome inner works … Continue reading →

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Latent Vim

Posted on August 10, 2021 by sputterpub

Surprised myself this morning with a rideI thought I lacked the stamina to do.With hesitant consent I modifiedmy calendar, from nothing to a few.Deciding to begin, to soldier throughtwo-thirds of my routine or maybe less,successive pedaling conveyed ten newdegrees of … Continue reading →

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Cancellation

Posted on August 3, 2021 by sputterpub

My calendar got easier last night.My offspring have decided not to flyacross the country, toward the virus blightthat dominates Southeast. Now some may crythey’ll miss a wedding ceremony. Right.They won’t expose the baby or defythe odds and carry back a … Continue reading →

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Now What?

Posted on August 2, 2021 by sputterpub

So if I understand the late reports,the shot may not be everything we need.Preliminary testing shows it thwartsinflammatory storm and, yes indeed,reduces virulence, but my newsfeedsuggests the viral load in every nosecan harm our little loved ones and impedereturn to … Continue reading →

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You Make Me Sick

Posted on July 20, 2021 by sputterpub

You make me sick, who was a sorry nurse.You acted like my illness was some trickI’d play to make you work – like I’m perverse.You make me sick. You sent me ill to school – you were too thickwith ego … Continue reading →

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For Just One Day

Posted on July 13, 2021 by sputterpub

For just one day, it’s feeling normal here.We’re summer cool, beneath a sky of grayat dawn and dusk, at midday mild, clear.For just one day. I’m smelling skunk but didn’t see the spray.My garden tenants thrive – they all appearto … Continue reading →

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Bad Med

Posted on July 4, 2021 by sputterpub

Escorting Mom back home – she isn’t dead –we settled her with medicines and railsaround each toilet and beside her bed,installed a shower chair because she’s frail(she’s 95, and lately tips the scaleat least 12 pounds below her normal weight).She … Continue reading →

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Late Lunch

Posted on June 19, 2021 by sputterpub

We started visiting six weeks ago,and every time we meant to share a mealwhen we were done, but each of us would growtoo stressed while watching Mom that weak and frail.We lost all appetite, and didn’t knowa better plan than … Continue reading →

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