Category Archives: Love

Grapes (No Thanks)

Posted on September 19, 2026 by sputterpub

I thought on marriage several months ago.I’m not the only one who senses heromances an idea and chemistryattracts him yet, a bit. But he won’t throwhimself in risk or speak what he might know.Instead he’ll just esteem our history,mythologize a … Continue reading →

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4th Grade Paper

Posted on September 13, 2026 by sputterpub

He wrote a paper on mythology,two pages full, in cursive, near correct.His style and his methodologywere more mature than even I expect.The spelling hardly needed to be checked.The comments he inserted were himself.I’m gratified our interests intersect.I bought my favorite … Continue reading →

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Time with I and S

Posted on August 26, 2026 by sputterpub

Well that was new – the daughter joined our throng,and sat by me and talked all dinner through.She didn’t play the anti-social song.Well, that was new. And two days in the dad revealed some trueimpressions of his past. With ping … Continue reading →

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Obviation

Posted on August 4, 2026 by sputterpub

Remembering how much my brother’s feetrepelled me, as I watch the grandkids spurna sibling’s trespass on their space – discretein limits – it’s not difficult to turnto evolution’s rule. We’d risk effetemutation if we interbred. We learnwith moody pheromones to … Continue reading →

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How Could You Know?

Posted on July 5, 2026 by sputterpub

How could you know the me of 23to 33? I felt those seasons flow,but if I spoke you weren’t heeding me.How could you know? We seldom argue, but I felt the blowI heard you blurt with anger recently.My ears and … Continue reading →

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Birthday Musing

Posted on June 22, 2026 by sputterpub

My baby’s 44 years old this week.I’m happy we’re both healthy and alive,pursuing the peculiar goals we seek,amid the love of family. We thriveon upward-trending paths, in each techniqueapplied to learn yet more while we survive.If I’ve a prayer today, … Continue reading →

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Emoji Text

Posted on May 13, 2026 by sputterpub

Last night he texted love to me alone.Until then all the chats were seen by three.He’s nine and really likes to use the phonehe got four months ago. Assuredlythe message lacks originality,but I’ll take love with melting gratitude.That’s why I … Continue reading →

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Me Day

Posted on May 10, 2026 by sputterpub

My parents used to scoff at Mother’s Day.“A Hallmark-started holiday,” said Dad.To Mom the date her mother died – dismayand grief uniting always made her sad.But I learn, from the way my kids conveytheir love and gratitude. This year I … Continue reading →

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It’s Over Now

Posted on April 12, 2026 by sputterpub

It’s over now, or will be in a day.The earth must rotate one more time. That’s howto drop the curtain on our passion’s play.It’s over now. From drama unintentional they bow.Misunderstanding led them to portraythemselves as selfish, and to disavow … Continue reading →

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Rapprochement

Posted on April 10, 2026 by sputterpub

I think the situation’s been resolved,though feelings in some parties may be soreawhile yet. What’s hopefully evolvedare attitudes that don’t close any door.By statements made we’re understanding more.By hugs exchanged is mute forgiveness set.Some courage and humility restorean equanimity. We’ll … Continue reading →

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