Category Archives: Home

Kitchen Cave

Posted on January 15, 2025 by sputterpub

I thought I’d hate the windows gone, but nowit’s not so bad. They won’t be long this way.And in the winter chill, the blocks allowa cozy privacy I face each day.I sit with fragrant coffee and I playselected games, with … Continue reading →

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Back and Forth

Posted on January 8, 2025 by sputterpub

The final day of Twenty Twenty-fourthe weather here was sunny, crisp, and clear.My house was sound, my body not too sore –repair and restoration work was near.My doors and windows would not rot. My fearof knee arthritis was abating fast.My … Continue reading →

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Increments of Luck

Posted on January 6, 2025 by sputterpub

A light that has no purpose I can see,a signal that provides no fact to me,igniting nothing periodically,for 30 days so far (historically),offed after 4, today. A Wordle I each morning set to break,with guesses that try vowels, so I … Continue reading →

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Thumps in the Night

Posted on January 3, 2025 by sputterpub

The footsteps overhead last night were loud,as if an upstairs neighbor ogre-strode.But there’s no place above my place – endowedI am with this old cottage. My abodeis solo-set away from stairs or road;when someone walks my roof, there’s little sound.Those … Continue reading →

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Skidding

Posted on January 2, 2025 by sputterpub

I skidded on the wood outside my doorthat forms a boardwalk to the entry gate.Each winter, rain makes stepping there unsure –plant-slick and weathered. I offset my weightavoiding falling, swerving twice. My fateis to now to wait for what that … Continue reading →

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Misplacement

Posted on December 28, 2024 by sputterpub

I wrote a little stanza yesterdayand meant to type it up today, but foundI couldn’t find it in the small arrayof iPad, phone and mail. I looked aroundmy one room and at stuff I threw away,and wondered if my memory’s … Continue reading →

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New Porcelain

Posted on December 21, 2024 by sputterpub

An empty can that once held CO 2took out my favorite mug 3 days ago.I knocked it off my countertop, and threwit accidentally into the sink.I self-chastised, but nothing I could doreversed the chip in porcelain that could harmmy lip, … Continue reading →

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Default Faulting

Posted on December 15, 2024 by sputterpub

Expecting inattention all aroundfrom neighbors who seem mentally unkempt,I’m never stunned – this is no battleground,but I’ll admit to harboring contemptdeployable the second signs are found.But when there’s evidence that will preemptmy caustic thought, I’m swept with sweet surprise.A mote … Continue reading →

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Wrapping Me

Posted on December 13, 2024 by sputterpub

It took 3 days at home for me to rest.The punch lists have been checked and tossed away.Some tasks remain, it has to be confessed,but there’s a clearance present for today.And though I’ll have to shop and then to payfor … Continue reading →

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Amateur Sociopathy

Posted on December 9, 2024 by sputterpub

An edge of irritation’s lurking now.Perhaps I’ve been too patient recently.Six days away, among those I allowa lot of latitude, my energyinvested in attending carefullyto people passionate and needing morethan effort earns or luck bestows. I see500 miles ahead my … Continue reading →

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