Category Archives: Personality

Mother Knows Not

Posted on July 10, 2023 by sputterpub

So many things my mother said were wrong.I had suspicions early, but I triedobedience at first. It wasn’t longbefore I grew to be dissatisfied.I ran my own experiments – a throngof variance successfully applied.Each step led to another, till my … Continue reading →

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True Lies

Posted on July 2, 2023 by sputterpub

My friend admits she told a lot of lies –some social, many hiding feeling shame.She says she’s learned – at 70, she triesto tell “her truth” to each. I watch her claimshe won’t retreat, now honesty’s her goal.But sometimes lesson-learners … Continue reading →

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Loose Ends

Posted on June 29, 2023 by sputterpub

I’m at loose ends today, and it feels greatnot knowing where my stamina extends.I listen to a prompt to meditate.I’m at loose ends. The kids away, I have spare time that bendsaround my healing arm, my foot, all freight.Discarding every … Continue reading →

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Schedule

Posted on June 25, 2023 by sputterpub

I used to be at work from 8 to 6.I did a lot each weekday that transpired.And many said I loved my work/life mixso much, I’d never call myself retired.But they misunderstood how task addictsarrange our days – they didn’t … Continue reading →

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Restriction

Posted on June 3, 2023 by sputterpub

Restriction here promotes expansion there,inducing mindfulness as I adjust.No driving means inhaling more fresh air.Eschewing meat necessitates some thoughtabout the way I buy and order fare.And taking time away from screens and phoneenheartens me to amplify the careof me, to … Continue reading →

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Metaphor

Posted on May 11, 2023 by sputterpub

I longed for independence as a kid.I wanted power, to be in controlof self of course, and boundaries I’d ridor cherish. I took on an adult role.I wasn’t scared of bills, and though I lovedmy family, I pushed their care … Continue reading →

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Disparagement

Posted on May 8, 2023 by sputterpub

Describing the slob, I implied he’s a jerk.I think worse than that may be true.When young he’d a job and I’m sure he did work,but now he’s in charge of a crew.Now he sees clients, quotes what will be due,and … Continue reading →

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Monday Mine

Posted on April 24, 2023 by sputterpub

A friend suggested lunch and I agreed.We settled on a Monday meal, althoughI love to spend that day at home, to readand write and edit, talking to myselfas much as I require, want or need.On Sunday late the email hit … Continue reading →

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Time Out

Posted on April 18, 2023 by sputterpub

I had a spare hour last Friday at 2.I stretched out full-length on the floor.I didn’t have errands or labor to do,and outside the rain fell some more.The fire glowed orange – its heat was a treat –it’s spring but … Continue reading →

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Old Dreaming

Posted on April 8, 2023 by sputterpub

I’ve grown too old for heavy sleep most nights,and I no longer medicate with pot,so now the dark is filling up with flightsof mundane dreams I formerly forgot.The action’s never scary, and it’s nota forecast or apparent prophecy.It’s little issues, … Continue reading →

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