Category Archives: Personality

Early Decision

Posted on May 5, 2025 by sputterpub

Confronted with the choice when I was young,to garner disapproval speaking out,or listen to my mother, hold my tongue,collecting compliments I have no doubt,I opted to express myself, with shoutif needful but impolitic. A shoveof words I chose instead of … Continue reading →

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Sanity Check

Posted on May 4, 2025 by sputterpub

As much as I feel 23 inside,or 17, or 32, like you,I live in fact, and I don’t want to hidefrom changes that with every year accrue.So I will face my face, accept I’ve lostmuch elasticity and useful fat.My bones … Continue reading →

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Quibbling

Posted on May 2, 2025 by sputterpub

“You claim you hunger to be seen, but I’mexactly opposite,” she said to me.“You want your loves to understand in timethe inner you, but I’d prefer to beassessed as I portray, like I’m on primeTV, and rock a role.” But … Continue reading →

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Priori-Me

Posted on April 17, 2025 by sputterpub

Accused of selfishness when I was 8,which word was seconded and reinforcedmaliciously, I tried at first debate,and later by my actions to negatethe charge, which never had a base in fact.The blamers weren’t folks I had endorsed –they demonstrated neither … Continue reading →

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No Surprise

Posted on April 14, 2025 by sputterpub

I tried and failed at spontaneity.No hippie when the trend was everywherearound me, anxious when I couldn’t seetomorrow’s path, I didn’t ever shareexcitement at surprise, impulsive glee.I love anticipation. It’s like threeevents – idea, a thrilling wait, and yay.So tell … Continue reading →

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Travel Day

Posted on April 8, 2025 by sputterpub

A nervous voyager, I always risebefore it’s necessary, so insteadof tapping my adrenaline suppliesI get to practice patience in my head.Already packed, no puzzles to surprise,lunch made and linens taken off the bed,I’m sitting in a blue upholstered chair,and contemplating … Continue reading →

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Unteaching

Posted on April 7, 2025 by sputterpub

A day of listening produced new thought.I spent it with my darling talk-starved kid.As soon as I inclined to speak, I caughtmyself, and paused to let her fill the spacebetween us. That relaxed me some, and broughta bit of happy … Continue reading →

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Sanctuary Thoughts

Posted on April 6, 2025 by sputterpub

In public meditation Friday night,two motivations soon arose in me:accepting age’s change to feel all right,and helping others triumph presently.To work to comprehend fragility,adopt a goal protective, thorough, smart,and listen to each loved one patiently –describes the message mind received … Continue reading →

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Some Minutes More

Posted on March 30, 2025 by sputterpub

It’s not my home, but I’ve some moments morealone with wine and book, before I seefour party people toting atmosphereof almost 8 and one no longer 3.Of course I love their happy energy,but I appreciate some minutes moretill I’m beset … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Trivia

Posted on March 25, 2025 by sputterpub

It isn’t that I’m ill or feeling bad.Most things are going well. I’m getting restand needs are met, but lately I have hadsome incidents online that turned me stressedto telephone and text, and they’ve compressedmy meditations and deflected meto staggered … Continue reading →

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