Category Archives: Poetry

Sonic

Posted on July 11, 2026 by sputterpub

I guess I don’t use internet as muchas many others do. The Wifi ceasedlast night – the TV stuttered out of touch,and when I called, I learned my link decreasedtwo days ago – 500 drops were sucha deal they’ll come … Continue reading →

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Good Job

Posted on July 10, 2026 by sputterpub

To all who said they’d never change, I writeannouncing that the bins were handled well,and costs that I reported just last nighthave been repaid already, truth to tell.To my own mind so apt so long to swellwith pique and scorn … Continue reading →

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Accumulation

Posted on July 9, 2026 by sputterpub

Six days a week I set the pot to brewthree giant mugs of coffee, which I drinkwhile doing morning puzzles and a fewpoetic exercises. Now and thenI’ll wipe the coffee maker down, and viewsurprising stains emerging on the sponge.Likewise, the … Continue reading →

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The Day Before Tomorrow

Posted on July 8, 2026 by sputterpub

Eight years ago their future flipped to grim,and indications swerved from cheer to drear.Survival was a staggered path for him,and her defense was blocking thoughts that veerto future – thorny, edged with fall and fear.The road ahead was grievous, and … Continue reading →

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Imag(in)ing

Posted on July 7, 2026 by sputterpub

He tests as neurotypical, and hatesthe last three syllables. The fellow claimsextraordinary status, calibratesresponses and collects eccentric names.He says he always tried to fan the flamesrebellion sparks, to spike how he appeared.Affecting roles, attempting shock – all gamesunwarranted if he … Continue reading →

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Money Stuff

Posted on July 6, 2026 by sputterpub

Demolishing at least a hill of debtproduces unignorable debris.I hope the observation won’t upsetyou, but it spurs accountability.You’re excellent with spreadsheets – don’t forgetone hundred cents amounts to currency.I say begin a budget. It will yieldthe questions you must answer … Continue reading →

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How Could You Know?

Posted on July 5, 2026 by sputterpub

How could you know the me of 23to 33? I felt those seasons flow,but if I spoke you weren’t heeding me.How could you know? We seldom argue, but I felt the blowI heard you blurt with anger recently.My ears and … Continue reading →

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Old Haunt

Posted on July 4, 2026 by sputterpub

I used to frolic, 60 years ago,on territory rising by the sea.My peers and I meandered high and lowamong old bunkers, scrambling down the screeto wave at waves and harmonize with blowof surf besieging pebbles and debris.I snapped this shot … Continue reading →

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On Empathy

Posted on July 3, 2026 by sputterpub

There may be different kinds of empathy,I gather from a recent argument.Perhaps a stranger’s read more readilythan those I hold to heart. There’s little riskabsorbing bits of personalityoutside the radius of where I love.Like playing cards without a pot, I’m … Continue reading →

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Slippage

Posted on July 2, 2026 by sputterpub

I logged a date on phone and paper too,but didn’t look at home or screen device.Distracted by an argument, I threwattention off, and mostly wasn’t nice.But luckily the other missed her cue,petitioning to alter plans. The priceI might have owed … Continue reading →

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