Category Archives: Philosophy

Reflection

Posted on May 21, 2022 by sputterpub

I’ve noticed that I’m quick to recognizein others faults I know myself to own.I’m watching you observe disorganizedbehavior in your partner, but you’re knownfor such yourself. Does that make any sense?And don’t you see the other needless coursehe demonstrates? How … Continue reading →

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Frankism

Posted on May 20, 2022 by sputterpub

“Let me be frank,” our father used to state.Or “I’ll be frank with you.” We smile/groaned.For though a candid man, his natal fatewas carrying the word as name. Intonedright after that was when he often taughtus how to care for … Continue reading →

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In 1854

Posted on May 16, 2022 by sputterpub

In 1854, conditions metlow expectations. City health was poor.The gutters teemed with filth and rife was debtin 1854. Most lives were hard, with vermin having morethan populations starved and stunted, fretwith grief and squalor, mangled, tangled, sore. My recourse now … Continue reading →

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Potential Energy

Posted on May 11, 2022 by sputterpub

Perhaps it’s untimely to counsel you now,but I can’t suppress my emotions.You’re full middle-aged, and of course you know howto live – you don’t need any notionsfrom mother or father – not even from spouse –each may be a foe … Continue reading →

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The Dupe

Posted on May 5, 2022 by sputterpub

You say you’re giving up duplicity.I hear and then admit my own surprise,but I don’t think I show that audibly,and phoning we don’t see each other’s eyes.Astonished now I’m wondering what liesyou’ve strewn like mines along the path we wend.I … Continue reading →

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Who’s Blocking You?

Posted on May 4, 2022 by sputterpub

Who’s blocking you from seeing a reply?Your texts and emails aren’t getting through,like someone’s sabotaging every try.Who’s blocking you? You might adjust your phrasing if you knew,and maybe then your query would get by.A guy’d be heard – absurd, and … Continue reading →

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Impatience Locations

Posted on April 28, 2022 by sputterpub

We note variety in her and me.I get impatient when I wait at home.Her antsiness occurs more publicly,while waiting for her banker or a friend.But she’s no issue with late companyto her address – she bides with little tasks.I think … Continue reading →

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Bites of Wise

Posted on April 27, 2022 by sputterpub

At times the good do bad, an actor said,and too the bad do good. The script went on.Those phrases found a home inside my head,and replay often now the movie’s gone.That’s wisdom I pray will not be withdrawn,just as I … Continue reading →

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Gulliver and the Antinatalists

Posted on April 20, 2022 by sputterpub

My bachelor’s thesis, 50 years ago,compared three misanthropes in English lit.I remet Fielding’s hermit, got to knowGreek Timon, and read Gulliver’s emit.The first and second came to hate their kindwhen fortune failed and former friends forsook,but Swift’s creation had his … Continue reading →

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Usurping Authority

Posted on April 19, 2022 by sputterpub

The father told the son “Remove your hood,”and I believe my visage disagreed,so I’m the one admonished. I’m no good –usurping Dad’s authority, indeed!Another Pop another time decreeda bedtime story done (at quarter length).Then I was warned I’d best not … Continue reading →

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