Category Archives: Poetry

Brake to Break

Posted on August 5, 2025 by sputterpub

I plan to interrupt this streak in weeks.On August 20th I shall depart.And though I will be practicing techniques,my time will go to gathering, from startto homecoming, each episode that tweaksattention, and the feelings in my heart.I’ll let impressions, fertilized … Continue reading →

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Alone in a Crowd

Posted on August 4, 2025 by sputterpub

I can’t remember when I’ve liked a crowd,and street fairs may repel me most of all.I don’t like saunters in the sun, and loudeffects from people cause my skin to crawl.There’s insufficient shade. I don’t recalloccasions comfortable or worth the … Continue reading →

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Riverview

Posted on August 3, 2025 by sputterpub

We cruised necropoli on Saturday.A section of the city came to bethe area where mortuaries lay.And when we chose to park and walked to seesome cryptic sections for this familyor that, amid old trees and plaques of stone,we gentled into … Continue reading →

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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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