Category Archives: Home

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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En Route

Posted on December 8, 2024 by sputterpub

En route to home, I wonder what I’ll find.Will bins have been retrieved and hose returned?Will he I hired have begun definedprocedures to restore what I have learnedneeds fixing or replacement, now consignedto expertise I lack? Sure I’m concerned,but nothing … Continue reading →

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A Moment

Posted on November 23, 2024 by sputterpub

For half an hour yesterday, I satupon my leather loveseat and beforea room-enhancing fire, like a catin cozy comfort, socks above the floorand cushioned on a footrest I adore.I felt for 30 minutes no intentor obligation, relaxation morethan excellent, and … Continue reading →

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A Simple Sunday

Posted on November 17, 2024 by sputterpub

I’ve socialized the last 5 days, a lot,and that was stimulating, warm, all good.But getting up today, I know I’m notanticipating any time that wouldbe better spent with others. What I’ve gotaround me now will cradle me, and shouldbe best … Continue reading →

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Home Sky

Posted on November 7, 2024 by sputterpub

I don’t own acres and I pay a priceto live here, but I chose deliberatelylocation where the weather’s ever nice,among green hills and sweet topography.I picked it cause it’s where I want to be,for more than brief vacations. To my … Continue reading →

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The Heat is On

Posted on November 5, 2024 by sputterpub

I waited till October 23rdto turn the fire on, addressing chill.The furnace early used to seem absurd;I always did without its warmth untilNovember. But the climate’s getting ill,and older I don’t weather cold for sure.Surrendering to change, adjusting will,my fire … Continue reading →

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