Category Archives: Home

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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Toward Home

Posted on December 8, 2025 by sputterpub

We’ll touch down after 50 minutes more,but it will take me time and steps apacebefore I cross the threshold of my doorto see in my own mirror’s glass my face.And though I’ll savor home’s beloved space,I’ll have to rise and … Continue reading →

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Weak Wishing

Posted on November 16, 2025 by sputterpub

Whatever the weather I’ll have to adjust.I’m too lucky here for complaining.And powerless also; to Nature I’ll trust.But oh, how I wish it were raining.

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Phytolacca Icosandra (Pokeweed)

Posted on November 13, 2025 by sputterpub

My phone identifies the volunteerthat colonized the space beside the gateas Phytolacca Icosandra: queer,gigantic, berried, bending from the weightof rainfall. I see birds appreciatethe fruit, but it’s no food our species loves.The common name is Pokeweed, and its fatewill be … Continue reading →

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November Evenings

Posted on November 12, 2025 by sputterpub

The sun is going down at 5 o’clock.The evening rolls in, darkening the view.And though aware I host some writer’s blockat dusk, I can revise a line or two,considering that while it’s nothing newI write, creative is the energyI loose … Continue reading →

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Monday Medley

Posted on November 10, 2025 by sputterpub

Aware tomorrow’s full from dawn to night,and glad I walked my errands yesterday,I’ll fill with words and food and bath the light:prepare some posts and meals, and scrape awayold skin from face and dander from my gray.I’ll dress in sweats, … Continue reading →

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Unfree Friday

Posted on October 25, 2025 by sputterpub

From half past dawn till nearly noon, the peacewas fractured by responsibility.The tones of power washing didn’t cease,and every pane was polished visibly.The next event did nothing to decreasethe obligations – scheduled dentistryis necessary but uncomfortable.With costly elements, my plate … Continue reading →

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Roof Party

Posted on October 22, 2025 by sputterpub

The first rain of the season made my roofattractive to loud animals. My dreamswere broken twice by thumping, skidding proofof scavenging or racing chasing schemes.By silhouettes on skylight glass it seemsI hosted first a rowdy raccoon set.Some hours later, by … Continue reading →

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