Category Archives: Personality

The Copycat

Posted on March 20, 2021 by sputterpub

I plagiarized a poem when I was 6,I think – perhaps a little older then.I wrote the first 4 lines and tried to fixmy poem by adding a quartet to them.The words I stole were not as good as mine,but … Continue reading →

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Dismay and Disdain

Posted on February 28, 2021 by sputterpub

I know a guy who claims that empathyis almost over-dominant in him.He feels so much he thinks the qualityis uppermost in character. That whimis so inaccurate, he’ll ever missthe feelings of all others in his path.He regularly tries to mend … Continue reading →

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Indiscriminate Love

Posted on February 27, 2021 by sputterpub

She married young, for 1970,and didn’t promise anything for life.The groom and she were close to 23when they became the husband and the wife.She figured that she loved him well enough,but also felt compelled by how he yearnedto be with … Continue reading →

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Sez Me

Posted on February 26, 2021 by sputterpub

Deciding that I’ll make a holidayfor solo me today, I didn’t pushto exercise or chores. I started playinstead of work, and took my coffee strong.I even put my bathing on delay.I focused on uncovering my whims –I’m thinking I will … Continue reading →

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The Sound of Rain

Posted on February 23, 2021 by sputterpub

The sound of rain is manna to my ears.It patters on my skylight and it drumsupon my roof. It hammers or it thrums,and I attend its rhythm. When it clearsI yearn to have it back – a storm cloud nearsand … Continue reading →

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Behind Control

Posted on February 18, 2021 by sputterpub

I like control, but not to govern you.I only want the edges of my space,four times my reach, about my neck and face,to hold what I’ve selected. There are fewevents or things I need within my view,and I’ll attempt to … Continue reading →

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Unwelcome Warmth

Posted on February 7, 2021 by sputterpub

I can’t hold climate change at bay, and suremy situation could be so much worse.My habitat is sturdy and secure(remodel took a chunk out of my purse).So my complaint is mild – I’d reversethe forecast trend, away from early warmthat … Continue reading →

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Ants

Posted on February 6, 2021 by sputterpub

I spent my early childhood back East(Manhattan-born, Long Island reared to 8),and sure I have strong memories, not leastthe insects Mom would burn to death or bait.She never minded summer fireflies.She swatted other bugs and was appalledwhenever ants invaded. She’d … Continue reading →

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Good Talking

Posted on February 4, 2021 by sputterpub

When knowledge is the favored stimulant,then conversation’s best if thought-imbued.The lack makes her impatient, seeming rude. I heard her sounding harsh and arrogant,but now I comprehend her attitude.When knowledge is the favored stimulant,then conversation’s best if thought-imbued. To seem a … Continue reading →

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Body Talk

Posted on February 3, 2021 by sputterpub

I’m not an expert, but I know a thingor three about how I exhibit stress.It dates back to the turbulence the springof 1970 – Kent State, the messof us invading countries not our own.I then developed pain bad doctors thoughtwas … Continue reading →

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