Category Archives: Health

Masking Smiles

Posted on February 24, 2021 by sputterpub

My daughter says the mask’s real benefitis she no longer has to smile so,who feels a scowl’s more appropriatewith all the excrement in life of late.But I think she’s mistaken. Just as itis obvious when speaking through a smile(we hear … Continue reading →

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No Blame

Posted on February 22, 2021 by sputterpub

A lot of members of my familydraw energy from indignation’s flame.For me today, exhaustion swamps the blame. When public health is failing, and we seethat promises and care are not the same,a lot of members of my familydraw energy from … Continue reading →

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After the Appointment

Posted on February 21, 2021 by sputterpub

I took my first vaccine shot late last week.There were no lines, confusion, stress or pain.According to my friends, that’s not unique –preceding me, I hear no one complain.The media reports are scary, bleak.They agitate the heart and rock the … Continue reading →

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The Appointment

Posted on February 15, 2021 by sputterpub

It came to pass on day three thirty twoof lockdown. Someone jabbed my upper arm.Although I thought no shot would fix this flu,and harbored doubts about the speed and tests,as soon as my appointed time came through,I felt my stress … Continue reading →

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40 Feet on 40 Days

Posted on February 14, 2021 by sputterpub

Near 700 years ago, there ragedBubonic plague some people named Black Death.The cause and too the remedy engagedthe best and worst of minds. What stole the breathand rotted nodes was neither understoodnor cured – the smart defense was keeping clean,avoiding … Continue reading →

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Plague Thoughts

Posted on February 11, 2021 by sputterpub

Bubonic plague took millions and enduredfor centuries, to varying degrees.Apparently it wasn’t ever cured,but hygiene and less crowding brought decrease.World population dropped by near a third,allowing the survivors bath and breeze.I wonder: Did the sufferers receiveremedial advice they could believe? … Continue reading →

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Don’t Just Say No

Posted on February 5, 2021 by sputterpub

Distrusting where conflicted interests tend,we say avoid appearance, even thoughthere’s evidence our characters can wendthrough complicated thickets. Stop and Goare terminals with infinite between.Black & White are easy on the eyescompared to every shade of gray that’s seen,but really, we’re … Continue reading →

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Body Talk

Posted on February 3, 2021 by sputterpub

I’m not an expert, but I know a thingor three about how I exhibit stress.It dates back to the turbulence the springof 1970 – Kent State, the messof us invading countries not our own.I then developed pain bad doctors thoughtwas … Continue reading →

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Checking (With)in

Posted on February 2, 2021 by sputterpub

Of late I feel some tightness near my heart.My pulse is up – is this when problems start?Have I been cell-betrayed? Is there a mass?Or maybe these are symptoms caused by gas.I smoked too long; I’m growing short of breath … Continue reading →

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Processing

Posted on January 31, 2021 by sputterpub

A week ago, I felt dissatisfied.I’d been a little off for several days.I may not have complained enough – I triedto weather symptoms and to get more restand also less caffeine. I didn’t hideconditions, but nobody really asked.I kept them … Continue reading →

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