Category Archives: Personality

Ever-Blow

Posted on September 29, 2025 by sputterpub

The guy insulted me while dining out,although he knew the meal would be my treat.He spoke as if I weren’t there, no doubtdeluded that his words were wise and neat.I didn’t quibble and I didn’t shout.That blowhard never learned to … Continue reading →

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Gracitude

Posted on September 26, 2025 by sputterpub

A strange attack of equanimitybesets me now, although I understandmy choice of words is not what it should be,except the case is wonderfully unplanned.I don’t know if I’m glad deservedly,or if it’s simple aging – did I landon happiness by … Continue reading →

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Soft Breakup with a Tradesman

Posted on September 24, 2025 by sputterpub

Employing him for seven jobs this year,of course I grew acquainted with his brain.The man for months was all too often here,exhibiting cognition I’d complainabout, if I were to unleash a wordlike overtalkative, obsessed, or vain.But that feels futile and … Continue reading →

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The Short Leg

Posted on September 19, 2025 by sputterpub

Perhaps it’s that I’m used to flights alone,or maybe I’ve not noted how annoyedI’ve been by geriatric hum and groan,but seldom have I separateness enjoyedas much as now: a flit to Germany,my eyes on words, three glasses now deployedin near … Continue reading →

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Salatzen Dut

Posted on September 18, 2025 by sputterpub

Does everyone annoy me? That’s not good…Concluding that it really may be meinstead of others, thinking that I shouldassess my inmost personality,and list the ways I irk my neighborhood,I plan to set that challenge presently.But first I’ll shun complaints and … Continue reading →

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On Niggling

Posted on September 16, 2025 by sputterpub

She leaves each shower condiment ajar.That risks a spill at sea or may dilutethe contents, but I’m opting not to spar.What good would reformation constitute?Reminding her to flush would not go far.Requesting no increase in heat? I’m mute.It isn’t that … Continue reading →

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10th Day Out

Posted on September 15, 2025 by sputterpub

The weather has been cooler than expected.The menu is a challenge to resist.Some flaws in the companion are detected,and naturally some hominess is missed.But nothing fundamental’s in a twist:I have no pains; I’m sleeping well enough.I feel a little growth, … Continue reading →

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Irritation

Posted on September 14, 2025 by sputterpub

I’m sure I must annoy her in a wayor two, but I don’t evidence a moodof testiness, and though I can conveyfatigue with face, I doubt I’m ever screwedin scowl. I don’t balk at attitude –I hardly even note it … Continue reading →

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Hydrophilia

Posted on August 8, 2025 by sputterpub

Five households occupy this one address.We share the water service, and todaya plumber will shut off the main access.I don’t know when the interrupt will staymy water use; I suffer pre-distress.Deliberately I shuffle tasks, delaywhat’s waterless till early afternoon.I wouldn’t … Continue reading →

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Alone in a Crowd

Posted on August 4, 2025 by sputterpub

I can’t remember when I’ve liked a crowd,and street fairs may repel me most of all.I don’t like saunters in the sun, and loudeffects from people cause my skin to crawl.There’s insufficient shade. I don’t recalloccasions comfortable or worth the … Continue reading →

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