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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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Me Day

Posted on December 20, 2021 by sputterpub

My grandson had a “Yes Day” not too longago, when he did what he wanted to.No matter his request, there was a strongand lovely likelihood it would come true.There wasn’t too much candy, and the slewof cartoons didn’t hurt his … Continue reading →

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Oasis

Posted on December 6, 2021 by sputterpub

A calm has overtaken me of late.I get some time at home without a task.Catastrophe is nowhere near my gatetoday, and I don’t have a boon to ask.No one I love is newly stricken now,and though I’m sure some shit … Continue reading →

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Limbs and Leaves

Posted on November 28, 2021 by sputterpub

The noise of wind awoke me late last night,exhaling harsh and analog above.I heard at times the clunk of branches, rightoutside my door, as autumn gave a shoveto limbs and leaves migrating to the ground,without a forecast warning. That’s okay … Continue reading →

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Feeding Time

Posted on November 27, 2021 by sputterpub

Observing squirrels through a pane of glass,I see them growing fatter every day.Voraciously they forage, adding massand making tree limbs bounce from what they weigh.They’re full of flora calories and sass.They vandalize the plants and throw awaythe bulk of what … Continue reading →

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Enforced Rest

Posted on November 21, 2021 by sputterpub

I’m nearly well but here to tell fatigue,less caused by age or illness than by work.I solo-cared for two, and I’m beleag-uered by exhaustion now I plan to lurkalone in silence and refrain from taskor errand, staying home and keeping … Continue reading →

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Persimmon

Posted on November 20, 2021 by sputterpub

Persimmon leaves turndownward and to shades of blaze,fall-ready to fall.

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Bath Denied

Posted on October 17, 2021 by sputterpub

Two days ago, I ran a bath for meto linger in and soak my stress apart.I entered it half-full – the wateryamassment hadn’t reached desired depth,when pressure ebbed and flow decreased to bea dribble to a drop, and then all … Continue reading →

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Filled to Full

Posted on October 11, 2021 by sputterpub

With gratitude, I walked into my placetwo days ago, for I had been withouta week. My view was filled with every faceI love. My ears were filled with laugh and shout.My arms were filled with family embrace.I suffered no regret … Continue reading →

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