Category Archives: Personality

Pet Peeve

Posted on June 19, 2022 by sputterpub

I wish she didn’t irritate me so.I’m sure I’d miss her rage if she were dead.She’s quick to take up verbal arms, to throwher hands into the air, declare insteadof listening we really ought to knowshe’s walked that road herself, … Continue reading →

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A Little Snit

Posted on June 16, 2022 by sputterpub

I’m selfishly worried today –I know I should feel empathyfor elder distress and dismayand stresses on young familybut I want to go my own wayignoring each unspoken plea –just wrapping my arms around me. (I had to blurt that out … Continue reading →

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Umbrella

Posted on June 14, 2022 by sputterpub

I bought a new umbrella yesterday.I left the old one in a restaurant.(The rain had stopped – I took it anyway –I walk, and tote whatever I may want.)Selecting portable, and cabernetin hue, although my style’s nonchalant,I wondered why so … Continue reading →

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Above Stores and Behind Stars

Posted on June 12, 2022 by sputterpub

I’ve walked this neighborhood so many years,I’ve memorized the look of every place.I gaze instead sometimes at what appearsabove each independent retail space.I note what must be offices or flats.Apartments and compartments tantalizeimagination – urban habitatsand crooked shades revealing stored … Continue reading →

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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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