Category Archives: Poetry

Terms of Lepidoptera

Posted on August 2, 2025 by sputterpub

I came upon this butterfly today,an insect not unusual to seethis time of year, in plants that flanked my wayperambulating to a treat for me.I measured steps – 5,000 totally –but this encounter happened halfway tomy destination. Psyche met psyche,and … Continue reading →

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Trying Tryon

Posted on August 1, 2025 by sputterpub

This visit, moving air impresses me.Although the calendar reads late July,the temperature and the humidityare mild. Through the leaves an azure skycreates a bowl of clean. The weather’s dryand steps are easy, bathed by gentle breeze.The trails are clear. With … Continue reading →

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Impossible Next

Posted on July 31, 2025 by sputterpub

She grew upset, and stood, and the disputewas interrupted by her swift retreat.She sought the porch while feeling destitute,unheard, unseen, by those who should be sweet-behaving after all she’s tried. Her heatdiminished in 5 minutes. But she knewof choices she … Continue reading →

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Wining

Posted on July 30, 2025 by sputterpub

This isn’t my first airplane flight you know,and dozens have been out of SFO,a specialist in finding many waysto exculpate its regular delays.A tardy cleaning crew? Give me a break.A false alarm of fire in the tower?I’ll need a cup … Continue reading →

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Paper Project Stall

Posted on July 29, 2025 by sputterpub

I skipped some weeks of regular review,and wondered why until a day ago,when I resumed the skim, and then I knewahead the task no longer has a flow.I’ve jettisoned financials, and a slewof letters – though I saved a few … Continue reading →

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Retail Requiem

Posted on July 28, 2025 by sputterpub

It’s just a store that came and thrived and died,arising from a shop to catalogueand brick-and-mortar, so identifiedwhen business grows surmounting underdogto eminence. It pleased. It satisfiedfor years. I think it even had a blog.It’s just a store. Some others … Continue reading →

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Ashore Before

Posted on July 27, 2025 by sputterpub

I’m paying extra for my airplane seat,and our accommodations on the cruise,while far below top deck or any suite,are more deluxe than staterooms I would choosebefore. Hotels and tours have good reviews,and little complications are abating.I’m pleased. I’m not imagining … Continue reading →

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Hypo?

Posted on July 26, 2025 by sputterpub

It took 9 days before I read results.The blood draw was where I am used to go,but multi-testing sometimes catapultsfrom lab to lab to lab, before we knowthe metrics. Now 4 pages they bestow,and little do the numbers mean to … Continue reading →

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The New Pack

Posted on July 25, 2025 by sputterpub

Convinced it does me good to bear some weight,well-balanced, over lower limbs and hips,about to check a bag to add to freightbelow the cabin, on some pleasure trips,I need a carry-on. I contemplateconvertibles, but my opinion tipsaway from wheels to … Continue reading →

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Today Memo

Posted on July 24, 2025 by sputterpub

So just as feeling bad has not enduredforever (yet), I know that being finewill never form a constant. But I’m curedright now of corporal complaint. No brinewas utilized, except I have assuredmyself a daily nasal rinse at 9is beneficial. I … Continue reading →

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