Category Archives: Poetry

Antsy Like a Gnat

Posted on November 7, 2022 by sputterpub

I’m just not good at waiting patiently.A timepiece seems to occupy my head –I can’t engage in acts wholeheartedlywhen part of me anticipates instead.From when I’m seated till my order’s spedI don’t attend to restaurant chit-chat.And when expecting a repairman’s … Continue reading →

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In My Head

Posted on November 6, 2022 by sputterpub

I hope it’s just some pollen-triggered phlegm,an allergy response in throat and head,and not a symptom, felt at 3 a.m.,that I’ve a cold developing. I dreadthe complications rhinovirus-led –bronchitis, narrowed airway, weariness.I’m recently too often in my bed –today the … Continue reading →

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Silly Sign

Posted on November 5, 2022 by sputterpub

I saw the sign a month ago, and thought“how curious,” but failed to take a shot.The light had changed – I crossed the street – there oughtto be another there, but there was not.I wondered at the thing – was … Continue reading →

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Extended Nest Emptying

Posted on November 4, 2022 by sputterpub

I don’t remember sadness when the nestwas emptying – I had so much to do,there was no leisure for a heavy chest.The kids were old enough, and able too.I have some recollection of a fussI felt inside, when each was … Continue reading →

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Deconstruction

Posted on November 3, 2022 by sputterpub

They plan to take the scaffolding a dayfrom now. We’ve waited almost patiently.Tomorrow we’ll enjoy reverse-delay –they’ll come a day before they promised me.They’ll disassemble tubes and cart awaythe netting, planks, and ladders. Then we’ll seethe work my neighbors suffered … Continue reading →

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I Took to Poetry

Posted on November 2, 2022 by sputterpub

I took to poetry from loving soundof language, and what meter does to me.I wasn’t over seven when I foundI took to poetry. My mother tried to stifle energyexpressing any feelings – always frownedor snapped, or showed disdain impatiently. “Oh, … Continue reading →

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Writing in Anticipation of Deeds Performed

Posted on November 1, 2022 by sputterpub

A week after I put these words in ink,three months after the project was begun,a day before I’m posting this, I thinkmy internet will be repaired. All donewill be the work in front, the drinkto celebrate completion will be poured,and … Continue reading →

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Four Years Ago

Posted on October 31, 2022 by sputterpub

Four years ago, when tragedy befell, I flew to her support, and didn’t know a way to ease her pain or make him well. Four years ago. I simply stood beside her. I could show my love no other way. … Continue reading →

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Voting

Posted on October 30, 2022 by sputterpub

For what it’s worth, my ballot’s nearly done. My system is to tune out and ignore the TV ads and emails — every one attempts to sloganize and simplify. My reading really isn’t any fun, but I cannot okay another’s … Continue reading →

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Trespassers

Posted on October 29, 2022 by sputterpub

I love this garden cottage. I’m amused by squirrel antics, possum lethargy, and even skunks at foraging. I’m used to raccoon noises and temerity. And I adore the doors of glass I see, but I might need a threshold tall … Continue reading →

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