Category Archives: Poetry

Vacuum

Posted on April 25, 2026 by sputterpub

“But everything is meaningless withouta god – the universe does not make senseif nothing lasts.” My old friend didn’t shout,but desperate almost-anguish filled his face.I countered that our brains may grasp aboutinfinity, but cannot comprehend.The opposite of death is cancer’s … Continue reading →

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Her Left Shoulder

Posted on April 24, 2026 by sputterpub

Arthritis in her shoulder on the leftis causing chronic pain the doctors treatwith shots of cortisone for now, but cleftis the prognosis – time may soon defeatthe steroid – surgery is probable.For now, she’s lifting less and often seeksaccommodation. Getting … Continue reading →

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How to De-Clutter

Posted on April 23, 2026 by sputterpub

To judge the artists for their politics,and cancel all with whom you don’t agree,resembles acts of stupid lunatics,a sure excursion in vacuity.The consequence of fast biographyis shallow gossip, tasteless overhauls.Resist such cultural conformity,or suffer empty shelves and barren walls.

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Negativity Drop

Posted on April 22, 2026 by sputterpub

My friends predicted what did not occur.“You never know,” they promised, but I did.No urge to drive or shop arose to stirmy energy, and as for being ridof one who should have sheltered and endorsed,and comforted and guided me with … Continue reading →

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He’ll be Okay

Posted on April 21, 2026 by sputterpub

He’ll be okay though recent news is tough,and he was sadly challenged yesterday.He has experience with this rebuff.He’ll be okay. Resiliency will surface, come what may,and he has love and resources enough.I reared him, and I’ve nothing new to say. … Continue reading →

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Carmageddon?

Posted on April 20, 2026 by sputterpub

Predicting traffic jams and crowded rail,the news produced loud warnings of a mess,and doubtless many listened without fail –three friends alerted me, inciting stressin small amounts. I needed to availmyself of train and bus to home. I guessmy 10 a.m. … Continue reading →

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Heart and Soles (An Exhortation)

Posted on April 19, 2026 by sputterpub

Do you have time? Does he or she? Do they?The answer from us all is yes, we do.No longer are we bored like kids, the waywe were when days were long. Although it’s trueour phones are ever beckoning our view(there … Continue reading →

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Proaction

Posted on April 18, 2026 by sputterpub

One friend asserts life’s issues all work out.Another claims she ever tried her best.I’m skeptical with each: sincerely doubtthe first is right, and all who knew her guessedthe second might have harkened to behestof child, and put selfishness aside.The fates … Continue reading →

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The Rise of Outline

Posted on April 17, 2026 by sputterpub

I always thought an outline was the startof any well-intended work of prose.But nothing organized became a partof paragraphs I ventured to composetwo months ago, and weekdaily. I choseinstead to draft in pieces what I aimedto say. Now look what … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Sky

Posted on April 16, 2026 by sputterpub

I like the weather where I live so much,I may not ever relocate. This placehas temperate temperature and totes the touchof ocean in the air. The feel of spacearound me when I walk about is sucha soft caress it elevates … Continue reading →

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