Category Archives: Philosophy

Murmuring Couplets

Posted on February 11, 2025 by sputterpub

Where crosswalks aren’t indicated, thereare fewer accidents. When workers weartheir chosen clothes, like Fridays, they producemore than when they’re constrained in stuff not loose.Catastrophes invite the best, and anyoccasions full of looters aren’t many.Around is mostly good, I want to … Continue reading →

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Second Draft

Posted on February 5, 2025 by sputterpub

I’m not naive. I’m far too old to be.But I believe that we’ve too many laws.I say I’m versed in chunks of history,and where we’re worst, perhaps the rules give cause.Most people are benign and neighborly.The bulk of us are … Continue reading →

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Contemplation

Posted on February 2, 2025 by sputterpub

Last night I took some sanctuary time.I sat receptive and congenial,and what I felt I cannot call sublime,but I experienced familiar pull.And tears from long ago then rinsed my eyes,enhanced my meditations, counseled me.What filled my thoughts presented a surprise,and … Continue reading →

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On the Lip of Epiphany

Posted on February 1, 2025 by sputterpub

Two feel-good chemicals can circulateinside our mammal brains, I understand,that trigger happiness but don’t equate –they’re separate and distinct. For on one hand,the serotonin’s needed to commanddeep-seated satisfaction; dopamineis easier to purchase on demand,but doesn’t gratify as deep or clean.

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Obliquity

Posted on January 31, 2025 by sputterpub

Your words have power but it’s indirect.You won’t convince antagonists with facts.Such effort is a waste. Instead, connectthe other with suggestion that attacksunquestioned stale assumptions. Sense distracts,but subtle and subliminal might winadjustment near miraculous. Impactsare possible with artful origin.

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Story Morals

Posted on January 22, 2025 by sputterpub

Remembering A Christmas Carol, readwhen I was 12, one summer long ago,and screened each winter, this year someone leddiscussion with the questions: do we know,was Marley visited? Did he ignoresome spirit lessons which were given breath?I think so, but what … Continue reading →

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Duobus Solus

Posted on January 21, 2025 by sputterpub

They love each other well enough to livetogether, name each other closest friend,seldom quarrel, readily forgive,and try to find activities that blend.We go back long. Joint memories extendfive decades. But as far as I can tell,each wonders at the other’s … Continue reading →

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Startle Reflex

Posted on January 20, 2025 by sputterpub

We know self-preservation instinct’s strong –all act reflexively to duck a fail.But I just watched an expert get it wrong,I think, about the way we flailas babies, startled, arms and legs outflung,and, gasping then, delay our next exhale.It’s not just … Continue reading →

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Unjust Deserts

Posted on January 18, 2025 by sputterpub

You think her age means she got something right?I’ve known her for a quarter century,and I say no. And she who sleeps all nightat 68? Her conscience isn’t clear;there’s much a friend can mention to indicta character who knuckles under … Continue reading →

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Predictably Poor

Posted on January 16, 2025 by sputterpub

I knew your choice was wrong. I did my bestto influence without an argument.I tried predicting what you hadn’t guessedwould be the outcome, and no accident.From love, restraining fervor, with intentto gently redirect where you would go,I have to witness … Continue reading →

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