Category Archives: Philosophy

Force of Will

Posted on April 1, 2021 by sputterpub

Whatever doesn’t kill can make one strong,I’ve heard, observed examples, lived a few,and tend to think the saying isn’t wrongin cases where attack is less than nu-clear, when there’s a chance health may ensue.In fact, while threat will ever make … Continue reading →

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Complications

Posted on March 30, 2021 by sputterpub

We’re complicated. Everybody is.Although we yearn to simply analyze,a myriad of nuance modifies. Dictating traits that should be hers or hisor young or old – that’s what our culture tries.We’re complicated. Everybody is,although we yearn to simply analyze. “Best version … Continue reading →

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Analogia

Posted on March 22, 2021 by sputterpub

My father taught us love of analog,in logic, setting levels, any clock.It’s like a science simile – a cogescapement powering, tick-tock,an output with no staggered on/off shock,perceivable to senses from afar.He taught us how to angle and unlocka compass point, … Continue reading →

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Hula Hooping

Posted on March 21, 2021 by sputterpub

I lied to friends when I was 8 years old.I claimed that I could spin without a dropmy hula hoop a million times. I toldthem once and thought their eyes would pop,but “no” they said, and then I didn’t stoprepeating … Continue reading →

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Use It or Lose It

Posted on March 16, 2021 by sputterpub

The dentist asked me how I’d travel home.“I walk.” “Up Market Street?” He looked aghast.But I’ve been walking all my life. I roamthe streets to work or shop. My pace is fastand purposeful – I look and use my ears,and … Continue reading →

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Venal People

Posted on March 8, 2021 by sputterpub

I wonder how bad actors sleep at night.When famous athletes lie, it boggles me.It’s obvious they aren’t thinking right –with no regard to their mortality.Their actions can’t produce true self-esteem.Their treasures must disable them with murk.They cannot own enough – … Continue reading →

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Life is Change

Posted on March 7, 2021 by sputterpub

The more things change, the more they stay the same,is probably the falsest claim I’ve heard.Though mimicry and metaphor can frameidea, denying change is too absurd. Not even Peter Pan stayed immature.Pandora peeked, Eve nibbled, and I’m surethat rocks erode … Continue reading →

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Identity

Posted on March 6, 2021 by sputterpub

My daughter had no hair when she emerged.What grew in that first year was dusky gold.A blue-eyed blonde she was, till fancy urgedexperiments with tints the drugstore sold.In time her natural color toned light brown,and later locks of silver threaded … Continue reading →

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Behind Control

Posted on February 18, 2021 by sputterpub

I like control, but not to govern you.I only want the edges of my space,four times my reach, about my neck and face,to hold what I’ve selected. There are fewevents or things I need within my view,and I’ll attempt to … Continue reading →

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Don’t Just Say No

Posted on February 5, 2021 by sputterpub

Distrusting where conflicted interests tend,we say avoid appearance, even thoughthere’s evidence our characters can wendthrough complicated thickets. Stop and Goare terminals with infinite between.Black & White are easy on the eyescompared to every shade of gray that’s seen,but really, we’re … Continue reading →

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