Category Archives: Personality

Spider Lesson

Posted on July 24, 2022 by sputterpub

I try to win the games of words or cards,but 2-suit Spider stymied me so muchI broke a winning streak (a streak retardsmy processing with pressure’s squeezing touch).I then threw off the records and its guards.I upped the game to … Continue reading →

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Frayed Fix

Posted on July 16, 2022 by sputterpub

A little frayed on Friday afternoon,unraveling a bit, and at loose ends,unable to relax or to communewith indignation from my kids and friends,I forced myself to walk five blocks, and soonrecovered equanimity. The blendsof breeze on quiet gardens soft-erasedunease, reminding … Continue reading →

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I Didn’t Change

Posted on July 14, 2022 by sputterpub

I didn’t change, but their perceptions did,now I’m so old nobody’s acting mean.My parents tried to govern me as kid,and peers applied full pressure to this teen.I tried some weak compliance but I failed –it bored and led to self-dislike’s … Continue reading →

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Recess

Posted on July 13, 2022 by sputterpub

As far as I know no one’s angry at me.(I haven’t offended, I guess).I’m not used to blameless (and don’t want to be),but I sure enjoy the recess.

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Heed

Posted on July 8, 2022 by sputterpub

A broken clock’s correct two times a day.So though a friend said you give good advice,on every topic you’ve too much to say(and anyway, that friend is imprecise).A thousand words may hit on wisdom twice,but that’s no cause or reason … Continue reading →

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Self-Knowledge

Posted on July 6, 2022 by sputterpub

A better editor is hard to find.That’s how she knows her poetry is good.And as she grew to understand her mind,she learned to disregard external should.Attempting to comply with rules designedto modulate was boring – sisterhoodpolicing put her off and … Continue reading →

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Odd Couple

Posted on July 5, 2022 by sputterpub

They always were too different to be friends,at first and as they chose their separate ways.Yet mostly they agreed or made amends,repairing several schisms. Their forayskept intersecting, for they shared some ends,until diverging in these latter days.For one’s increased their … Continue reading →

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Restraint

Posted on July 4, 2022 by sputterpub

Conversing with a friend the other day,my middle finger only rose three times.She didn’t see it (phone call), but the wayshe spoke, indignant and unfairly harsh,as if she were expert, as if her sayshould be regarded as the only wordon … Continue reading →

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Pit Stop

Posted on June 29, 2022 by sputterpub

I travel nervously. I’m best alone,and any quiet helps me get along.I leave with time to spare – I check my phonetoo often and I stress I’ve scheduled wrong.So I appreciate the hidden zonebetween two terminals, away from throng,where there’s … Continue reading →

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Always You

Posted on June 25, 2022 by sputterpub

You showed that grumpy passion as a child,and even now you’re pushing 46your attitudes are anything but mild,and I no longer hunger for a fix.You’ve always been yourself – uniquely styled:impatient and decisive and a mixof hot and cold, of … Continue reading →

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