Category Archives: Personality

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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Consideration

Posted on July 21, 2025 by sputterpub

A friendship that’s endured for 50 yearsis nothing she can easily discard.Despite the boredom, recall perseveres,her losses mount, and losing more is hard.She’d miss the peeving if it disappears;the slight offenses she can disregard.And when she least expects it, something’s … Continue reading →

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Not So

Posted on July 17, 2025 by sputterpub

Asserting that a story humbly toldabout oneself is surer to succeed,she narrated her anecdote but rolledthe end to pride about her fitness. We’da walk ahead to which each had agreed,and after she rejected extra weight,we set forth and, in minutes, … Continue reading →

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