Category Archives: Neighborhood

Silvergrass

Posted on January 1, 2026 by sputterpub

We saw the tented house across the streetthree days ago, when heading with a friendto lunch. The draping figures in defeatof residential insects. To defendone’s home from infestation’s now completedisruption; human dwellers must contendat distance, while they let a toxin … Continue reading →

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Bad Neighbors

Posted on December 28, 2025 by sputterpub

Five households have to dump our garbage here.At times abuse can dig beneath my skin,especially at move-out time of yearor Yule, which is the tide that we’re now in.Today I lift the lid and see – oh dear,a mass of … Continue reading →

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The Raptor’s Nest

Posted on December 23, 2025 by sputterpub

The raptor’s nest, I’m thinking, signals me,while transiting the deck. My eyes ingeston leafless branches what appears to bethe raptor’s nest. Too high for squirrels, hawkish squawks attestto presence in my home vicinity.On some occasions I see soars in quest … Continue reading →

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Outward Bound

Posted on December 17, 2025 by sputterpub

I’ll have to go outside today, to findmy daily prompt. The garden looks too dead.It’s mid-December and though I’m inclinedto hunker here by fireside insteadof walking bearing weight, I’ll gift my mindwith fellows shopping gifts and winter bread.I planned to … Continue reading →

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Chatty Local on Wheels

Posted on December 10, 2025 by sputterpub

Of what she needs I waiting overhear –a walker with a seat. Then she dividesher Reese’s Pieces with employees near,while sharing news collected from her rides.She parks her chair on carpet, and it’s clearshe likes to talk. Her presence here … Continue reading →

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Ambling Free

Posted on November 4, 2025 by sputterpub

It’s been a week since I could walk withouta destination specified to meeta person or arrangement brought aboutby social obligation. There were sweetreunions, celebrations. With no doubtI’m grateful, but I’m glad today my feetare free to pace alone, where I … Continue reading →

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After October

Posted on November 3, 2025 by sputterpub

When first I saw these bones there was a hearton offer, and I snapped a fuzzy pic.I didn’t note the bottle then as partof the display, and I confused the site’saddress. I sought the scene anew, a dartdirectional my only … Continue reading →

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Walking Westward

Posted on October 28, 2025 by sputterpub

October morning walk to H’s place,while taking in the Halloween decor,inhabiting the here-and-now, in caseI need to be alert for something more,I’m ready to submit this aging faceto unguents luxurious and pure,and grateful for the weather nearly warm.Next time (December) … Continue reading →

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A Walk to the Doc

Posted on October 17, 2025 by sputterpub

I didn’t want the visit, but the shouldresounded till I booked the yearly scan(I aim to spend these seasons feeling goodif possible, so I’ve a gentle planto catch the weaks before they’re fails, and spanthe acts with exercise and healthy … Continue reading →

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Warm Day Walk

Posted on October 14, 2025 by sputterpub

I walk to buy the sour gummy bearsdescendants like, and frozen things for mebefore predicted heat can rise, while air’sstill cool and crowds have reached no quantity.The weight’s in vest and pack; my arms are free,and I examine gardens as … Continue reading →

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