Category Archives: Poetry

To Move to Plan

Posted on August 28, 2021 by sputterpub

I woke improved in back but at loose ends.My early morning path was no more clearthan smoky sky above and murky trendsof culture skirting chaos, hemming fear.I wanted to depart by 10, from here,to travel west for toddler play and … Continue reading →

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Waitin’ for White Bread

Posted on August 27, 2021 by sputterpub

They’re lining up for white bread at the store.Of course it’s tasty, but it’s toxic too.Your body has a natural stop – no moreprotein or salt or fat, it signals youwhen you exceed your limit, or before.But no self-regulation says … Continue reading →

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Back Attack

Posted on August 26, 2021 by sputterpub

There’s nothing like a back attackto make me re-assess my state.The bend and pain may not be great,but sure-as-shit I’m out of whack. At first I fret. My mood goes black.I rail a moment at my fate.There’s nothing like a … Continue reading →

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Duality

Posted on August 25, 2021 by sputterpub

“I stand behind my stance,” the leader said.“I’m firmly for my own decision now.”His language made me wonky in the head –I couldn’t help imagining just howa person stands behind himself, insteadof justifying what his quotes allow.We think in words … Continue reading →

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Begging for Edit

Posted on August 24, 2021 by sputterpub

I meant to post a Magic 9 last week.I set it up and put it on the chart,but rising on its day I had to tweaka pair of lines – I couldn’t make it partof what’s become an I-can’t-stop-it streak,for … Continue reading →

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HOA

Posted on August 23, 2021 by sputterpub

Four households share this real estate with me.My cottage sits behind the box in frontfor others and our shared facility.We constitute an HOA of five,consuming resources unequally,for some use more or less, and I’m alonewith dedicated gas utility.I’ve kept the … Continue reading →

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Pedal Puller

Posted on August 22, 2021 by sputterpub

I’ve used my pedal parts so many years –I’ve danced on them and made them bear my weight –it isn’t any wonder what appearsshoes-off is not a sight that’s looking great.But that’s from an imperfect point of viewrejected now – … Continue reading →

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TV

Posted on August 21, 2021 by sputterpub

There may be something wrong with me, I know.I turn the TV on and then ignorea quarter of the sound from any showand as for video, there’s even moreI don’t perceive as stimulus. I gofor Austen reenactments (with encore),and classic … Continue reading →

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A Nervous Calm

Posted on August 20, 2021 by sputterpub

Congenitally nervous, like my folks,I’ve never let hysteria hold sway.I counter me with exercise and jokes,uniting mind and body every wayI can and with intention every day.And though I still detect the signs and tics,of late they aren’t problems I … Continue reading →

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Water Level

Posted on August 19, 2021 by sputterpub

So after 12 years off and 2 years on,my mania to bathe begins to slow.It hasn’t disappeared – it isn’t gone.I love to be immersed, and if I knowmyself I always will. That I’d foregotoday surprises me. It’s not the … Continue reading →

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