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Emerging Ferns

Posted on April 2, 2022 by sputterpub

My favorite color’s blue, and yet it’s greenthat draws my eyes, escorts relief’s returnand opens me to hope. A forest scenedoes not forebode – the myths they had me learn,the symbols shown, to me they didn’t meana truth, but made … Continue reading →

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Mystery Bug

Posted on March 30, 2022 by sputterpub

I climbed into my bed with gratitude.The day was long and rest a welcome plan.I plumped the pillows, lit the lamp, and viewedthe current novel, Kindle in my hand.No sooner was location 80 scannedthan twice an insect tried to bother … Continue reading →

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Candle on the Floor

Posted on March 16, 2022 by sputterpub

A candle on the mantel wafted scentbut sat too high for me to see the flame.Aroma permeated air and lentan herbal atmosphere I couldn’t name.I love some folks who light and burn the sameso much their ceiling’s sooty from the … Continue reading →

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Persimmon Leaves

Posted on March 13, 2022 by sputterpub

Persimmon leaves beadthe tips of naked branchesand signify spring.

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Never on Wednesday?

Posted on March 9, 2022 by sputterpub

On normal Wednesdays, I depart my placefrom 10 a.m. till after 8 at night.I daily make my bed – there’s little spacefor messiness – my one-room house is tight.I smooth the covers and I turn to faceoutside, away. I come … Continue reading →

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Laughing as I Sneeze

Posted on February 25, 2022 by sputterpub

I caught the baby’s cold and I feel worsethan she, apparently, because I’m old.(Of course, she can’t communicate in verseor prose, so maybe what I claim’s untrue).I got my body home, where I could nursemyself, and chuckle every time I … Continue reading →

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The Latest Gift

Posted on February 16, 2022 by sputterpub

It’s never easy buying gifts for Mom.She’s uber-practical – if she can’t seea need or it’s not her idea, her palmis in the air, between herself and me,declaring she can’t use it, and what’s more,insisting that I take the item … Continue reading →

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Sweep Needs

Posted on February 7, 2022 by sputterpub

There lives an old woman near here,her cottage secluded and dear.But the overhead treepelts her deck with debris –she has to keep sweeping it clear.

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Invasion of My Little Place

Posted on February 4, 2022 by sputterpub

My little place has urban privacy.For nearly 15 years it’s been my home.It’s hidden in a garden few will see,behind a big brown-shingled boxy housethat one-time housed a single family,but now comprises 4 one-bedroom flats.Of late the residents in front … Continue reading →

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The Dwarf

Posted on January 22, 2022 by sputterpub

The lemon tree’s a dwarf and in a pot,and though the garden’s shady, most the plantsare thriving whether weather’s good or not,but that poor lemon never had a chance.No matter where, it drooped like it forgotthe path to prosper and … Continue reading →

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