Category Archives: Philosophy

Fundament Exposed

Posted on April 26, 2026 by sputterpub

Conversing with a fundamentalist,I wasn’t shocked to learn he got his newsfrom other streams than where I swim, and missedhow good are many hearts. Then too, he viewsfew people face-to-face, for he eschewsthe buses, trains and planes I frequent here.A … Continue reading →

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Vacuum

Posted on April 25, 2026 by sputterpub

“But everything is meaningless withouta god – the universe does not make senseif nothing lasts.” My old friend didn’t shout,but desperate almost-anguish filled his face.I countered that our brains may grasp aboutinfinity, but cannot comprehend.The opposite of death is cancer’s … Continue reading →

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How to De-Clutter

Posted on April 23, 2026 by sputterpub

To judge the artists for their politics,and cancel all with whom you don’t agree,resembles acts of stupid lunatics,a sure excursion in vacuity.The consequence of fast biographyis shallow gossip, tasteless overhauls.Resist such cultural conformity,or suffer empty shelves and barren walls.

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Proaction

Posted on April 18, 2026 by sputterpub

One friend asserts life’s issues all work out.Another claims she ever tried her best.I’m skeptical with each: sincerely doubtthe first is right, and all who knew her guessedthe second might have harkened to behestof child, and put selfishness aside.The fates … Continue reading →

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Languages

Posted on April 2, 2026 by sputterpub

My son reminded me, a week ago,when I defended how to use a word,that language is made up. Like I don’t know?I don’t oppose the current; that’s absurd.But histories are elegant; they showus patterns of our thoughts. And what occurredcreating … Continue reading →

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The Span

Posted on March 26, 2026 by sputterpub

From expectation to realityexists a space where worry might be sown,where stress can root and angst can come to be.The span is temporal and may be bridgedwith sturdy planks of equanimity.I’m learning to reduce projection now,and register result while earnestlyaccepting … Continue reading →

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Endorsed

Posted on March 24, 2026 by sputterpub

We know a little rain (or more) will fallin every life. An adage tells us so.Experience confirms it for us all,but looking over 40 years will showfar less of pain and grief for some I knowthan many. One got cancer. … Continue reading →

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True Fiction

Posted on February 18, 2026 by sputterpub

I understand that recall isn’t true,and witnesses are infamously wrong,so will it matter all that much to youif I’m inventive when I write your song?I promise to be credible, endueyour deeds with motivation clear and strong.I feel compelled to make … Continue reading →

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A Tincture of Time

Posted on February 5, 2026 by sputterpub

“Let’s give the patient that,” the doctor said.And though I hear the phrase is often usedin medicine, it swept within my headas charming and intelligent. Excusedfrom every pre-planned date – on pause instead,and not ambivalent or too confused,we’ll macerate these … Continue reading →

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Zero Sum

Posted on January 9, 2026 by sputterpub

If life’s a game, and winners play each round,a scheme as heartless as, by any name,divinity, barbarities abound.If life’s a game. Your tears fuel poetry but have no claimto better life or more extensive ground.Survival’s often traveling with shame. So … Continue reading →

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