Category Archives: Personality

Don’t Mumble

Posted on March 17, 2025 by sputterpub

That Mom complains is seldom a surpriseto us who’ve watched her growing old so long,and know the woman lives to criticize.And as her hearing weekly dims, her strong“Don’t mumble” is the opposite of wise;it’s no big deal that attitude is … Continue reading →

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No Blocks

Posted on March 12, 2025 by sputterpub

I’m not sure why I find no mental blockswhen I survey inside. For I can spysome body shame, but nothing recall locks.I’m not sure why. Somatic mishaps seemed outside of mycontrol, and as for teenage peerage mocks,they ricocheted and never … Continue reading →

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Good Cut

Posted on March 10, 2025 by sputterpub

My mother had no patience with my hair.When I was only 7, someone choppedit off too short to tangle or to snare.I recollect dismay and shame that stoppedmy freedom. So I seized control to wearit, heard her hate it when … Continue reading →

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A Pre-Dawn Airport Dream (Gate 236)

Posted on February 24, 2025 by sputterpub

I cannot find the gate. I’ve lots of time,but get deflected over and again.Too many passengers demanding primeattention, crowded concourse, hurried men.I seek Two Thirty Six, but first a yenfor candy stops my steps – I won’t conceal it.But I … Continue reading →

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Trust Placement

Posted on February 23, 2025 by sputterpub

We’re complicated creatures, and we mighthave made our species talk so we can lie.Some good do bad. Some evil gets it right.So many plots are driven with a sigh,frustration mounting to a speechless heightand simply cause a character won’t try.If … Continue reading →

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Effective Praise

Posted on February 18, 2025 by sputterpub

I seldom value compliments as muchas others seem to do, or you advise.Perhaps I’m skeptical, or not in touchwith graciousness, or maybe I would prizecooperation more than words. My triesat humble gratitude seem too reservedto please. But I’m consumed with … Continue reading →

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Comic Speech

Posted on February 14, 2025 by sputterpub

In screening sets of standup comedy,I’m struck with how they regulate their speech.They take good time that doesn’t seem to bea pause for the applause or laughs. They teacha slow enunciation I could try,who most my life have spurted words … Continue reading →

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Early in February

Posted on February 12, 2025 by sputterpub

Some mornings I wake up before I thoughtI might, but after what’s sufficient sleepto operate so consciously. I’m broughtto full attentive state, and I can’t creepback into dreaming comfort. I’m not fraughtor even fretful, but don’t want to keepreclining, so … Continue reading →

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Unjust Deserts

Posted on January 18, 2025 by sputterpub

You think her age means she got something right?I’ve known her for a quarter century,and I say no. And she who sleeps all nightat 68? Her conscience isn’t clear;there’s much a friend can mention to indicta character who knuckles under … Continue reading →

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Evidence

Posted on January 14, 2025 by sputterpub

Admitting that she voted for the jerk,and not for any reason that makes sense,now even with a squinting mind, small workis needed to contest intelligencethat’s avalanched by damage so immenseand early, like a camp-bred refugeebaptized in fear and hatred – … Continue reading →

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