Category Archives: Personality

Tired

Posted on September 9, 2021 by sputterpub

I rose today with nothing on my list.There was no ask or task I had to meet.I forced myself to move, but vigor missedthe mark – my energy was in retreat.I’ll see a friend this afternoon – my feetmay take … Continue reading →

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Gearful

Posted on September 8, 2021 by sputterpub

It happens every time, but I’m surprisedthat I can wake unmotivated, sore,until my body has been exercised,on stationary bike seat or the floor.It’s how I get attention organized,and organs worked with skeleton for sure.I start each day in neutral atmosphere,until … Continue reading →

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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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