Category Archives: Philosophy

An Alien Existence

Posted on January 24, 2024 by sputterpub

I’m contemplating octopuses now(two books after a documentary) –considering its biosphere, and howit constitutes its life philosophy.I glimpse that it could organize and beinstead of lone, a sort of colony:an 8-life cluster of community,with central vision allocating goals,conjoined and never … Continue reading →

Posted in Critters, Philosophy, Poetry | Tagged | Leave a comment

An Answer

Posted on December 19, 2023 by sputterpub

I used to wonder at discourtesy –that drivers will act so impatientlywhen piloting from point A to point Bin vehicles that move so rapidly.I asked my brother and I queried friends.I entertained a theory that transcendsall logic, and another one … Continue reading →

Posted in Cognition, Philosophy, Poetry | Tagged | Leave a comment

Baby Steps

Posted on December 14, 2023 by sputterpub

“With baby steps,” she countered more than once,when we discussed the changes she must make,as if I had suggested she’s a dunceor ineffective, when she needn’t takethat tone (abrupt and harsh), for goodness sake.She’s bright, and her impatient tendencyimpels her … Continue reading →

Posted in Language, Philosophy, Poetry | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Planting Seeds

Posted on December 11, 2023 by sputterpub

Impossible to do in hardpan soil –a tree root might prevail but nothing lessand nothing quick. A seam of clay can foilaims for horticultural success.What might produce a bloom’s a waste of toilto plant in guarded old hardheadedness.Reserving effort for … Continue reading →

Posted in Cognition, Philosophy, Poetry | Tagged | Leave a comment

Bad Good Memories

Posted on December 10, 2023 by sputterpub

Sometimes I try to keep a memory.I recognize a moment to retain,and plant it in my brain deliberately.Recording for the future, I maintainits health against a certain bout of painthat’s bound to come for, aging, what I knowis life will … Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Philosophy, Poetry | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Shade of Meaning

Posted on December 9, 2023 by sputterpub

“Like any other parent,” stated she,“I want my children happy.” I conveyeda little argument. “It seems to mewe aim instead avoidance of the shadeunhappiness to darken them.” That madegood sense to her – she understands and cares.But when I told … Continue reading →

Posted in Language, Philosophy, Poetry | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Introspection

Posted on December 3, 2023 by sputterpub

Observing the behavior of some friends,assessing misdirection trod by kin,and knowing where futility extendsif I were to object or just beginadvising with a grimace or a grin,I realize I should aim the scope insteadat infant implants under my own skin,and … Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Philosophy, Poetry | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Innuendo

Posted on December 2, 2023 by sputterpub

A revolution’s start has neither placenor time for nuance, subtlety, or laughs.A splinter group must chisel out a spacewhere every claim is deadly serious,and every member’s loyalty can gracea clan dynamic tenuously grown.So turns the tendency and limps the pace.But … Continue reading →

Posted in Civics, Philosophy, Poetry | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Ordinary Courage

Posted on November 15, 2023 by sputterpub

Described as being brave, the hero saidshe really didn’t feel she had a choice.She paused to let another act instead,but no one stepped ahead. She heard no voicebeyond her own say necessary verbs.There wasn’t any time to hesitate.Need needs be … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Personality, Philosophy, Poetry | Tagged , | Leave a comment

On the Seesaw

Posted on November 4, 2023 by sputterpub

When I worked every weekday at a job,I suffered now and then at getting donea task or ten the calendar would lobas deadline loomed, depending on someoneto answer me, return a call or runa program I provided with due careand … Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Philosophy, Poetry | Tagged , | Leave a comment