Category Archives: Neighborhood

Treethanasia

Posted on September 13, 2024 by sputterpub

I didn’t think the tree at all diseased.It reared among four others on the field.But walking by last week, my sight was seizedby several guys with ropes that they unreeled,supporting one so high his harness teasedthe sky, his shape by … Continue reading →

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A Good ‘Hood

Posted on September 8, 2024 by sputterpub

I have some friends on waiting lists to moveto units built for over-55.I understand convenience and approveof choice but think, as long as I’m alive,I’ll opt to live among diversityin all respects, but most of all in years.The young around … Continue reading →

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Off Schedule

Posted on August 21, 2024 by sputterpub

I thought I wouldn’t have the time, and thenthe puzzles almost solved themselves today.I might have pushed the pedals once again,till language study stole an hour away.But I can do some yoga now, and whenI leave I’ll work my legs, … Continue reading →

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Biggish Sky

Posted on August 20, 2024 by sputterpub

I sauntered to the store the other day.I had an afternoon with no requestthat I produce and nothing in my way,and weather coming gently from the west.Deciding I would walk a bit and payfor peaches that in August taste the … Continue reading →

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Up Garber

Posted on August 3, 2024 by sputterpub

I hurt my foot and backed off walking much.I missed it, but my age I don’t forget.Now after several weeks I’m back in touchwith stamina – I know I’m not dead yet.I’m lengthening my effort lately, suchthat I decided yesterday, … Continue reading →

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Some Loveliness

Posted on July 28, 2024 by sputterpub

A little stale becomes my poetryif I too often write that senses pale,and how fatigue retards my energy:a little stale. It isn’t news that sinews start to failthis many years beyond maturity.There’s rarely fuel or wisdom mined from “ail.” On … Continue reading →

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A Gentle No

Posted on July 27, 2024 by sputterpub

Encountering a canvasser outsidemy neighbor’s door, a woman tall and old,who offered talk and postcard, I repliedwith “No” and gently said I’d not withholdthat card from the recycle bin. “I’m friedfor now with politics, my stress controlledby abstinence. I’ll re-engage … Continue reading →

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The Compliment

Posted on July 23, 2024 by sputterpub

She called me “stalwart,” and the complimentremained in mind as I walked home with food.Behind me in the checkout line, she sentthe syllables at me and tipped my mood.She seemed my age, and neither weak nor bent.Her query “Are you … Continue reading →

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Synchrony

Posted on July 12, 2024 by sputterpub

I bought my cottage 18 years ago.I fancied its seclusion and the site –it nestles in a corner and there growout front varieties of green delight.There’s peace and quiet here till recently.The boundaries by which my place is tuckednow sport … Continue reading →

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On Broadway

Posted on July 6, 2024 by sputterpub

An ordinary Tuesday afternoonexcept for an appointment down the street,I walked six blocks, arrived a little soonand then sat down with whom I chose to meet.Our business took an hour to complete.I thanked the banker and reversed my stroll.The ambience … Continue reading →

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