Category Archives: Home

Year End

Posted on January 8, 2026 by sputterpub

Regardless of the date I post this poem,I typed it on December 31st.Expecting rain, I edited at home,the place where I’m most likely to be versed.Without an outside aim, I’ll be immersedin words and in a bath with bomb and … Continue reading →

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Winter Wind

Posted on January 6, 2026 by sputterpub

I heard the wind blow hard all through the night,and up before the sun I hear it still.I checked the weather app, and clocked the sightof “feels like 24″ from gale-caused chill.I hesitate to venture out, but rightacross the deck … Continue reading →

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Smelling

Posted on January 5, 2026 by sputterpub

At 4 a.m. I stirred and sensed the stingof musk from neighbor skunks invade my sleep.I saw the pair at 7 and, next thingI knew, the reek again began to seepinto my cottage. I don’t try to keepthe creatures off … Continue reading →

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Good Evening

Posted on January 3, 2026 by sputterpub

If I assumed this posture every night,my knees might lock; my power bill might soar.But after being out since noon, the sightof hearth and feel of warmth are goodness morethan candy, presents, even candlelight.I gaze at hand-knit socks, and in … Continue reading →

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Silvergrass

Posted on January 1, 2026 by sputterpub

We saw the tented house across the streetthree days ago, when heading with a friendto lunch. The draping figures in defeatof residential insects. To defendone’s home from infestation’s now completedisruption; human dwellers must contendat distance, while they let a toxin … Continue reading →

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Losing It

Posted on December 31, 2025 by sputterpub

It doesn’t rise to OCD, to checkagain that tasks, on leaving home, are done.I never left an iron on, to wreckmy place, but every now and then I’ll runback to find power use or, what the heck,a door unlocked? So … Continue reading →

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Bad Neighbors

Posted on December 28, 2025 by sputterpub

Five households have to dump our garbage here.At times abuse can dig beneath my skin,especially at move-out time of yearor Yule, which is the tide that we’re now in.Today I lift the lid and see – oh dear,a mass of … Continue reading →

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Good Timing

Posted on December 27, 2025 by sputterpub

On Christmas Day, midday, I traveled east,from company and glee to solitude.I felt the love but, still, to be released,released in me sweet thanks quite unpursued.The sky shone blue although the chance increasedfor storm. I walked the empty streets and … Continue reading →

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Reminder

Posted on December 24, 2025 by sputterpub

I slept more solidly last night, and rosewithout a dream to recollect, I thought.But starting coffee hearing drizzle throwsat me a memory of ants, that broughtsuggestion from my slumber: many rowsof formicary messengers that soughtmy light and warmth. This vision … Continue reading →

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Flawlets

Posted on December 16, 2025 by sputterpub

My place has stood for over four score years,and wasn’t built that carefully to start.So though I’m soft and thoughtful, it appearsto often show some problem. I take partmaintaining, and repair’s not in arrears;the restoration six years past was smart.But … Continue reading →

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