Category Archives: Personality

Marriage PR

Posted on September 3, 2021 by sputterpub

I’m sure you’ve known some couples like his folks –long-married, incompatible, and old,no longer sharing attitudes or jokes,their interactions silent, often cold.The husband seems an easy-going guy.The wife appears judgmental, brusque, or sad.You wonder they’re together – how and whydoes … Continue reading →

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One More Day

Posted on August 31, 2021 by sputterpub

If I had only one more day to livewith memory and personalityintact, I’m certain I would want to giveattention to whatever I can see,or sense with any other faculty.I’d focus and take every moment in.I think I’ll set that exercise … Continue reading →

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TV

Posted on August 21, 2021 by sputterpub

There may be something wrong with me, I know.I turn the TV on and then ignorea quarter of the sound from any showand as for video, there’s even moreI don’t perceive as stimulus. I gofor Austen reenactments (with encore),and classic … Continue reading →

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A Nervous Calm

Posted on August 20, 2021 by sputterpub

Congenitally nervous, like my folks,I’ve never let hysteria hold sway.I counter me with exercise and jokes,uniting mind and body every wayI can and with intention every day.And though I still detect the signs and tics,of late they aren’t problems I … Continue reading →

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Water Level

Posted on August 19, 2021 by sputterpub

So after 12 years off and 2 years on,my mania to bathe begins to slow.It hasn’t disappeared – it isn’t gone.I love to be immersed, and if I knowmyself I always will. That I’d foregotoday surprises me. It’s not the … Continue reading →

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Presents

Posted on August 18, 2021 by sputterpub

A benefit from my diversityof worries (multi-faceted concerns):the many help me duck a tendencyto concentrate on one until I’m ill.As soon as focus hurts (or presently),I shift attention to an other scene.My younger kin provide variety,and sometimes dire smite to … Continue reading →

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Regretful

Posted on August 14, 2021 by sputterpub

Once upon a time I misbehaved.I hurt no one but I betrayed a trust.My bad went undiscovered – no one ravedor even scowled – there was not a bustor whimper – every consequence was waived.But rue began to eat my … Continue reading →

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No (Sub)Text

Posted on August 6, 2021 by sputterpub

My promise: if I’vea criticism of you,I’ll say it out loud.

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Ensconced

Posted on August 5, 2021 by sputterpub

Away from home but on familiar land,it’s good here now. I miss my bath and bed,or course – amenities at my command –but I’ve this week abundant love instead.These people understand my heart and heada little more than most, without … Continue reading →

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I Early Chose

Posted on July 30, 2021 by sputterpub

I early chose refusal to a rolethat mis-portrayed the person in my soul.I recollect resisting Mom’s conceits,rejecting school and synagogue entreats,combating tries to channel or cajole. They erred, and I was forced to take control.I knew if being loved was … Continue reading →

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