Category Archives: Personality

Warning

Posted on September 9, 2024 by sputterpub

In dream I acted an entitled bitch.In fact I don’t veer very much that way,but am I wholly lacking a trait whichI criticize in some and might displaya microbit at times? It’s time to switch –I rose with aim and … Continue reading →

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Bookless

Posted on September 7, 2024 by sputterpub

My Kindle’s fully charged, but not with me.Now I must bus and train and bus without.I have a phone app but it’s hard to see.I feel too well to voice complaints aboutthis lack. It gives me opportunityto veer from habit, … Continue reading →

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Group Dynamics

Posted on September 1, 2024 by sputterpub

I understand there’s power in a crowd.A company can consummate a job.For good or ill a faction may be loud:at best a rally and at worst a mob.But I’ll admit groups do not ring my bell.I seldom seek a venue, … Continue reading →

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Critical

Posted on August 27, 2024 by sputterpub

Disdainful of the plotting and for sureembarrassed at what scripts make actors do,I guess I can’t take zany any more –at least not movies streaming billed as new.Becoming a curmudgeon? At my core,I don’t believe those syllables ring true.Instead I … Continue reading →

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Denial

Posted on August 24, 2024 by sputterpub

She voiced opinion, and she made it strong,but couldn’t elevate it to correct.She always hikes her tone when she is wrong,so much it’s come to be what I expect.She has no clue how it was to belongin me – no … Continue reading →

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An Unreliable Narrator

Posted on August 18, 2024 by sputterpub

Of course I listened to my mom at first;I spent that time with her, and I was young.But over years I found she was the worstconveyor of emotions given tongue.She harmless seemed, but her pathologywas never given voice or even … Continue reading →

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The Email

Posted on August 9, 2024 by sputterpub

Receiving an email I’d never expect,awaiting a flight that’s delayed,I read of a favor I didn’t detectwhen granted, which your words conveyed.Without you describing, I’d not recollectthe kindness your missive portrayed.The truth, is I played fair – I only play … Continue reading →

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Reaping the Doldrums

Posted on August 8, 2024 by sputterpub

Warned off a week ago, I didn’t needreminding of her cold fragility.She’s only 42 and stressed indeed,but compounding the pain, it seems to me,is lack of confidence, imposter-seedthat’s born of college-prep precosity.Participation medals lack all brilliance,and tragically retarded her resilience.

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Not Listening

Posted on August 6, 2024 by sputterpub

When one I love asserts redundantly,or states how I or someone dear should act,I shine them on, but very silently(ignoring, sure, but doing so with tact).You cover both ears metaphorically,declaring you will disregard, in fact.I watch you angrily erect that … Continue reading →

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Fact/Fantasy

Posted on August 1, 2024 by sputterpub

I first discovered Greek mythologywhen I was 12, permitted on my ownto Saturday-ransack the library,and cycle home with books to read alone.Outside or in my room with fantasy,I was content, inspired, charmed and well.I’d moved from fairy tales and soon … Continue reading →

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