Category Archives: Poetry

Sweet Things

Posted on December 25, 2025 by sputterpub

Eschewing added sugar years ago,occasions come when I partake a bit.For birthdays, and within December’s glow,confections are not inappropriate.This week my inventory’s exquisite.Although I’m rich I won’t rush it away –I used to binge but that’s a bane I quit;I’ll … Continue reading →

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Reminder

Posted on December 24, 2025 by sputterpub

I slept more solidly last night, and rosewithout a dream to recollect, I thought.But starting coffee hearing drizzle throwsat me a memory of ants, that broughtsuggestion from my slumber: many rowsof formicary messengers that soughtmy light and warmth. This vision … Continue reading →

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The Raptor’s Nest

Posted on December 23, 2025 by sputterpub

The raptor’s nest, I’m thinking, signals me,while transiting the deck. My eyes ingeston leafless branches what appears to bethe raptor’s nest. Too high for squirrels, hawkish squawks attestto presence in my home vicinity.On some occasions I see soars in quest … Continue reading →

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Decor-actions

Posted on December 22, 2025 by sputterpub

On Saturday the Cottage Club made chainsof paper for our holiday decor.We taped and draped in spots in both domains,and chatted while we worked. The tree for sure,three windows, and considered even more,for we’ve some hundreds still, to deck the … Continue reading →

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Unnecessary Bother

Posted on December 21, 2025 by sputterpub

A text this morning bothered me a bit.My internet provider made no sense.Their information seemed inaccurate,but my reaction registered too tense.And then the transit home moved slowly hence;again I felt perturbed by no big deal.I dosed with patience and intelligence.Relieved … Continue reading →

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Chest Band

Posted on December 20, 2025 by sputterpub

At 9 pm, a sense of pressure tightacross my chest, as if there were a bandaround my torso, cued my oversight –attempting to find cause and understand,concerned at my advancing age it mightbetoken heart attack. I swiftly scannedthe prior day … Continue reading →

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Comment

Posted on December 19, 2025 by sputterpub

Your brain as a receiver could dispensewith several filters, now you’re fully grown.Perhaps the interventions make you tense,and though noetics aren’t nearly known,a subtle alteration makes some sense –a renovation deep within the bonemay modify your pathways and give pauseto … Continue reading →

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Catching a Little Talk

Posted on December 18, 2025 by sputterpub

I raised them to be walkers. Even now,we interact with interest on our feet.Invited to the school, our chosen howto get there was our legs upon the street.And when he asked how I am, his completeattention was available. He turnedhis … Continue reading →

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Outward Bound

Posted on December 17, 2025 by sputterpub

I’ll have to go outside today, to findmy daily prompt. The garden looks too dead.It’s mid-December and though I’m inclinedto hunker here by fireside insteadof walking bearing weight, I’ll gift my mindwith fellows shopping gifts and winter bread.I planned to … Continue reading →

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Flawlets

Posted on December 16, 2025 by sputterpub

My place has stood for over four score years,and wasn’t built that carefully to start.So though I’m soft and thoughtful, it appearsto often show some problem. I take partmaintaining, and repair’s not in arrears;the restoration six years past was smart.But … Continue reading →

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