Category Archives: Philosophy

Mothering a Grownup

Posted on November 13, 2022 by sputterpub

I didn’t ask him if he got the job.I knew he’d tell me when the news was good.And if it wasn’t, then I wouldn’t robhim of his cheerful mood. My mother would,and she’d excuse her question. She would fobit off … Continue reading →

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Four Years Ago

Posted on October 31, 2022 by sputterpub

Four years ago, when tragedy befell, I flew to her support, and didn’t know a way to ease her pain or make him well. Four years ago. I simply stood beside her. I could show my love no other way. … Continue reading →

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Octad

Posted on October 24, 2022 by sputterpub

I’m trying not to think ahead too much — indeed that habit only makes me fret. While thoughtfulness is fine, I need to clutch the Covid lesson, so I don’t forget to live each day in present tense, and let … Continue reading →

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Validation

Posted on October 8, 2022 by sputterpub

The ego strokes for which you lust are gossamer at best. They’ll scatter light as cotton dust and clutter up your nest. A testimonial can blur assessment of yourself. Awards will tarnish and confer congestion on your shelf. The finest … Continue reading →

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Civility

Posted on October 6, 2022 by sputterpub

The longer I’m alive, the more I know the quality I value most of all. It isn’t seeking love or leisure’s slow procession, and I’m not in money’s thrall. I treasure courtesy. What makes me glow is thoughtfulness, consideration. Maul … Continue reading →

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Stupid Moves

Posted on September 27, 2022 by sputterpub

Coronavirus sent me to my room,of course increasing time alone for me.I got away sometimes, or met by Zoomand FaceTime, but there were more hours freefor solitaire – I went from one to threea day, amassing undefeated streaks.I learned to … Continue reading →

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Responses to a Threatened Tantrum

Posted on September 25, 2022 by sputterpub

As usual, she teemed with empathy –the feelings of her little boy were strong.She turned her No to Yes, the moment he (the father) warned the kid that he was wrongto argue – if continued, they would stopthe storybook, and … Continue reading →

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Dominance

Posted on September 21, 2022 by sputterpub

The only living things I kill are fliesand ants and other bugs I find withinmy house, that whine in ears or bite my skin.And as I tissue-hasten their demise,I think a slight apology. My sighsare small – for sure my … Continue reading →

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Invite Imagination

Posted on September 20, 2022 by sputterpub

Invite imagination to our chats.The narrative in full is never toldwithout a filter, when remote-controlled. We detail irks so readily, and that’ssuggestive that our ills are manifold.Invite imagination to our chats.The narrative in full is never told. Describing friends and … Continue reading →

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Rubber and Glue

Posted on September 8, 2022 by sputterpub

Suspecting but uncertain till the worstof Presidents pre-empted all the news,I understand when one’s behavior’s cursedby anybody ill-inclined and mean,the castigating words should be reversed,and fired at the speaker. What was laidinto the target’s by the blamer nursed.The playground said … Continue reading →

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