Category Archives: Home

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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On Laundry Day

Posted on January 13, 2022 by sputterpub

On laundry day, some duties interceptmy exercise, my writing, puzzle play.I find old clothes and put them on, unkept,on laundry day. I wash tomorrow’s clothing choice today.The hamper’s full. The time to clean has creptup on me, iterating like cliche. … Continue reading →

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Burning the Old

Posted on January 8, 2022 by sputterpub

A scented candle you presented mea year ago, or maybe 2 years back,has sat beside my loveseat handily,where I ignited it when skies were blackand air was cold. The new one you just gaveinspired me to light the old and … Continue reading →

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Inside Temp

Posted on January 5, 2022 by sputterpub

Returning home from New Year’s Eve away,the temperature inside was 52.I turned the heater on without delay,but still it took some hours to accruethe warmth to heat my body through and through.I cozied by that fire rather late,and didn’t shut … Continue reading →

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Ant Visit

Posted on December 28, 2021 by sputterpub

The tiny ants that visit every yearcan easily be crushed with fingertip.December weather makes them show up here,but I don’t see a trail or find the source.They don’t make me acquire killing gearor poison pots – they’re simply not that … Continue reading →

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