Category Archives: Poetry

Benched

Posted on April 3, 2021 by sputterpub

A bench in the sunon a spring afternoon …molested by noneI’ll be leaving here soon,which makes every minuteluxurious time,and moves me while in itto doodle this rhyme.

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Core Work

Posted on April 2, 2021 by sputterpub

She fell in love at first in 7th grade,and only wanted hours more with him.Adults said puppy love, and underplayedher passion (she’s a child – it’s a whim),but looking back from nearly 60 years,she meant those young emotions – they … Continue reading →

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Force of Will

Posted on April 1, 2021 by sputterpub

Whatever doesn’t kill can make one strong,I’ve heard, observed examples, lived a few,and tend to think the saying isn’t wrongin cases where attack is less than nu-clear, when there’s a chance health may ensue.In fact, while threat will ever make … Continue reading →

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Full Schedule

Posted on March 31, 2021 by sputterpub

They gave me Master Class three months ago,and I intended to explore it well,but other tasks intruded even thoughI thought I had the time throughout our spellof house arrest extended. What befellwere other habits: daily ink to page;office work and … Continue reading →

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Complications

Posted on March 30, 2021 by sputterpub

We’re complicated. Everybody is.Although we yearn to simply analyze,a myriad of nuance modifies. Dictating traits that should be hers or hisor young or old – that’s what our culture tries.We’re complicated. Everybody is,although we yearn to simply analyze. “Best version … Continue reading →

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Speed Test

Posted on March 29, 2021 by sputterpub

I didn’t mean to test my energywhen yesterday I hustled to the store.I realized that today was bound to beso crowded I can’t cram another choreinside the morning hours (familywill pick me up by noon). I aimed to scoresome vegetables … Continue reading →

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Anticipation

Posted on March 28, 2021 by sputterpub

I like to think I’m flexible, althoughI’m slow to welcome change or a surprise.Anticipation makes my fancy glow –I hardly need a plan to actualize.The forward look is candy for my eyes,so much of promised pleasure is conveyed,that though I … Continue reading →

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Laundry

Posted on March 27, 2021 by sputterpub

There’s something cool about fresh-laundered sheets,especially when sleepwear gets washed too.Then add a long hot bath, which when completeis followed by a shower and shampoo.The glad result will come when day is through:I’ll sleep as clean as honesty withinorganic cotton … Continue reading →

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A Rest Day

Posted on March 26, 2021 by sputterpub

Most mornings home I write and exercise,but sometimes brain or body have a say –I’m feeling too fatigued to sweat today. I’m used to pushing through – I recognizereluctance due to age’s bleak display.Most mornings home I write and exercise,but … Continue reading →

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Tressiness

Posted on March 25, 2021 by sputterpub

My haircuts used to be six weeks apart.For 50 years I kept the style short,but now a year has passed us since the startof house arrest, I’ve grown some longer curls.I’ve even added to my shopping cart(online of course) barrettes … Continue reading →

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