Category Archives: Philosophy

Impetus

Posted on November 7, 2021 by sputterpub

I think all children love to learn at first,but many suffer curiosityto wane as they gain years, as if they’re cursedto age into dull insipidity.The lucky are precocious, full of thirstfor power, lusting for maturity.Though early pain may be their … Continue reading →

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Girlish

Posted on October 15, 2021 by sputterpub

Most people I’ve knownhave let life happen to themespecially girls.

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On the Stranger Who Paid Our Tab

Posted on September 29, 2021 by sputterpub

What prompted him to buy us wine and food,and leave before we voiced our gratitude?Did we remind him of a mother dearto him, but missed or gone this awful year?Was he in a nostalgic sort of mood? Did he receive … Continue reading →

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Filter Value

Posted on September 27, 2021 by sputterpub

I wavered at the academic gates –Should I attend the university?Or get to work at once, creatively?What benefit to further school awaits? My father had an answer good for me.He pointed to a million books, and saidif I encountered decent … Continue reading →

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Advice

Posted on September 17, 2021 by sputterpub

Unsolicitedadvice (if sound) never failsto fall on deaf ears.

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Little Boons

Posted on September 10, 2021 by sputterpub

The top of our recycle bin was bent.I thought we’d need replacement, and I’d call,but then somebody fixed it – someone meanta spot of sense and kindness after all.And then I left a purchase at the store –a perfect avocado … Continue reading →

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It’s a Wonderful Nation

Posted on September 5, 2021 by sputterpub

I never dreamed I’d have a thought like this.The question never rose until this week.A proud American, how did I missthe cowardice, the rampant lies? We speakof values, heroism, how to live,but all we see’s venality and more.I wonder as … Continue reading →

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Lord of the Flies

Posted on September 2, 2021 by sputterpub

I didn’t like the book. I disagreedwith where it moved and what that pathway meant.I never would have chosen it to read,but that’s how then the school assignments went.That’s roughly when my passion stirred to markthe character of citizens around.I … Continue reading →

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One More Day

Posted on August 31, 2021 by sputterpub

If I had only one more day to livewith memory and personalityintact, I’m certain I would want to giveattention to whatever I can see,or sense with any other faculty.I’d focus and take every moment in.I think I’ll set that exercise … Continue reading →

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Back Attack

Posted on August 26, 2021 by sputterpub

There’s nothing like a back attackto make me re-assess my state.The bend and pain may not be great,but sure-as-shit I’m out of whack. At first I fret. My mood goes black.I rail a moment at my fate.There’s nothing like a … Continue reading →

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