Category Archives: Personality

Combative

Posted on July 8, 2024 by sputterpub

Whenever I in speech appreciatea day off after office work or kids,my interlocutor is bound to statethat nothing in my circumstance forbidsdevoting nearly every day to me.And that was even true ere I retired –my busyness is picked deliberately;by diverse … Continue reading →

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Gratuitous Nastiness

Posted on July 5, 2024 by sputterpub

It isn’t meet to always voice complaint.I watch you pick minutiae like a sweetconfection you ingest without restraint.It isn’t meet. You needn’t be enraged at someone’s tweet,or accidental overcharge. You taintyour talk with bullying, or snarling bleat. And bolstering your … Continue reading →

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Admission of Arrogance

Posted on July 3, 2024 by sputterpub

Although I sort this work, I haven’t yetproduced selected stanzas on a theme,a chapbook or a comprehensive set.But I could issue volumes on the streamof my friend’s arrogance. To not forgeta moment when she saw herself, extremeand cocky, and confessed … Continue reading →

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A Little Schadenfreude

Posted on July 2, 2024 by sputterpub

A friend declared she’s furious abouta minor retail act she disapproves.It minded me how often she will spoutwith indignation, like its flavor moves.The way my mother gathers energyfrom negative emotions, I well know.I turn the scope to next examine me … Continue reading →

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Re-Quest

Posted on June 25, 2024 by sputterpub

Returning home I have some vacant daysahead this week, with no demanding task.The house is sound, the forecast shows no hazeor heat, the office holds no urgent task.One family is visited, away’sthe others’ situation. I can baskin privacy, in solitude, … Continue reading →

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Exacting a Price

Posted on June 24, 2024 by sputterpub

Accommodation takes its price from thosewho loving serve although their wishes veerfrom servitude. I know you never choseto bend to needs of others you hold dear.Alas it sometimes means you strike a posethat isn’t natural, cannot be sincere.The pressure mounts. … Continue reading →

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Egocentricity

Posted on June 22, 2024 by sputterpub

Don’t get me wrong, for I don’t mean to sayall elements are orbiting ‘round me.It’s just that, bleak as circumstances mayappear at visual infinity,conditions close show no signs of decayor decadence or doom’s catastrophe.The future’s dark. Regret and rue are … Continue reading →

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Early

Posted on June 21, 2024 by sputterpub

Departing early is what I prefer,affording time for glitches and delays.I never know when blockage will occur –incorporating breathing room defraysemergency and urgency, repelsanxiety from leeching peace of mind.I won’t be hosting nervousness or spellsof angst if I depart when … Continue reading →

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Feels like Homecoming

Posted on June 18, 2024 by sputterpub

For seven days I barely left my space.And then I ventured out a little bit –a market walk, massages to my face,a cautious lunch and one small glass of wine,collecting from my brother an embraceamid abating minor sore fatigue.My symptoms … Continue reading →

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Self-Indulgence

Posted on June 17, 2024 by sputterpub

It must have been two dozen years agoor more, when I began to spend four daysa week commuting to the office. ThoughI worked at home as well, I stayed at home.And Monday was the day I chose to blowoff close … Continue reading →

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