Category Archives: Personality

If You Were Organized

Posted on June 6, 2022 by sputterpub

If you were organized, you would have guessedthe closest are the favorites, realizedwhen I said “help yourself,” not to my best!If you were organized… You grabbed the first you found. I was surprised.If I were you I’d choose among the … Continue reading →

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An Oasis of Calm

Posted on May 30, 2022 by sputterpub

I didn’t feel particularly stressedwhen I arrived. But she was still at nap,the house was neat, the other grownup dressedand leaving on an errand. I made lapwith book and water – of a sudden blessedin quiet solitude. I had a … Continue reading →

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An Hour Early at an Early Hour

Posted on May 29, 2022 by sputterpub

An hour early at my desk today,I published verse and started to compose.Awake at sunrise has become my way,but till this morning I inclined to newsand solitaire and puzzling to delaythe work of thought and exercise till 8.The early hour … Continue reading →

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Irrigation

Posted on May 27, 2022 by sputterpub

I love the sound of winter rain.I’d love it August, May or June.But we don’t get that warm refrain,so I’ll enjoy the sprinklers’ tune.

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Reflection

Posted on May 21, 2022 by sputterpub

I’ve noticed that I’m quick to recognizein others faults I know myself to own.I’m watching you observe disorganizedbehavior in your partner, but you’re knownfor such yourself. Does that make any sense?And don’t you see the other needless coursehe demonstrates? How … Continue reading →

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A Day Off

Posted on May 18, 2022 by sputterpub

My customary Wednesday’s somewhat tough.I have to leave too early for my taste.I’d rather do my exercise and stuffinvolving puzzles, yet I must commuteto love and care for one I won’t rebuff.But she and hers are hunkering alonetoday, exposed of … Continue reading →

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The Problem with Me

Posted on April 30, 2022 by sputterpub

The problem with me is, in order to feelalive and awake just like I used to be,I have to advise while I try to concealthe problem with me. Though you may accuse me of jerking a knee,I’m speaking my truth … Continue reading →

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On She Who Would Be Loved

Posted on April 29, 2022 by sputterpub

Her sister’s plan seems odd to both our wits,but we decide to live without a man,so we see strategy that contradictsher sister’s plan. Continuing cohabitation’s spanis destined for more punishment, and bitsof bitterness. We’d rather watch a ban. But we’re … Continue reading →

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Impatience Locations

Posted on April 28, 2022 by sputterpub

We note variety in her and me.I get impatient when I wait at home.Her antsiness occurs more publicly,while waiting for her banker or a friend.But she’s no issue with late companyto her address – she bides with little tasks.I think … Continue reading →

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Phone Dreams

Posted on April 25, 2022 by sputterpub

Two nights ago, I dreamt I missed your call.I didn’t answer when you phoned at 6a.m., a time you said we chose (of allthe hours possible, nobody pickspre-dawn). This morning’s dreaming: I’m asprawlin phones that look like mine, in random … Continue reading →

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