Category Archives: Poetry

Time Contraction

Posted on May 5, 2026 by sputterpub

Though years advance more quickly now,and change is rare to find,I comprehend in manners howto exercise my mind.A lot of it’s vicariousand much is self-assigned(there’s nothing that’s nefarious;I’m neither deaf nor blind).I practice language in my tongue,with Spanish intertwined;I exercise … Continue reading →

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RSVP

Posted on May 4, 2026 by sputterpub

I’ve known some individuals quite nice,but silently pathetic and reserved,as if their parentage did not enticeinitiative, as if they were unnervedby wounded mothers, loving at a price,or weakened dads from stalwart humor swerved.It may be such producing sad result –a … Continue reading →

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Life Expectancy

Posted on May 3, 2026 by sputterpub

Nobody knows how long the fates have spunthe thread. Perhaps such ignorance is best.Imagine certainty about the run –then hubris blooms and twists. I never guessedI’d be here now – foreknowledge would have doneme wrong. For sure I tread no … Continue reading →

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Nonsensical

Posted on May 2, 2026 by sputterpub

I find it difficult to notice sights,although I’m not as senseless as the folkI walk among. Perhaps it’s youth’s delightsdistracting, but I often yearn to pokea back or interrupt a gaze at phonewith “Pay attention,” not barked stridentlybut low, suggesting … Continue reading →

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Compensation

Posted on May 1, 2026 by sputterpub

Employing several others as I pliedmy accidental trade, I only soughtintegrity and honest effort triedwith their momentum, for I never thoughtI’d find a twin. I paid a wage and taughta bit, but each selected their own how.Reviewing, I approve of … Continue reading →

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Allocation

Posted on April 30, 2026 by sputterpub

Although her father said the world consistsof followers and leaders, what’s revealedin time is that another sort exists:the neither. Self-employment’s course appealed.She set a shingle out and plied her way,and used her brain and diligence enoughto earn for a small … Continue reading →

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Lazing

Posted on April 29, 2026 by sputterpub

I’ll be a little late today, to post.That’s insignificant as it can be.No obligation motivates – at most,it’s just a morning task I set for me.It’s chill today, for April, and I seein fireplace warm flames of yellow-red.I’m home from … Continue reading →

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More Rain

Posted on April 28, 2026 by sputterpub

Accustomed now to months of winter drought,we sadly sat with minimal surprisethrough most of January’s weeks withoutgood rain to follow New Year’s stormy skies.For vernal dryness none of us felt doubt,but April soaks arrive to catalyzeour gardens and to irrigate … Continue reading →

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Check

Posted on April 27, 2026 by sputterpub

I’ve overloaded Mondays recently.What used to be a rest is growing jammedwith crunches, bins, and print activity.Add shopping, and I feel a little slammed.There’s verse to write and edit, and latelya dose of weekday prose has been programmed.Complaining is a … Continue reading →

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Fundament Exposed

Posted on April 26, 2026 by sputterpub

Conversing with a fundamentalist,I wasn’t shocked to learn he got his newsfrom other streams than where I swim, and missedhow good are many hearts. Then too, he viewsfew people face-to-face, for he eschewsthe buses, trains and planes I frequent here.A … Continue reading →

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