Category Archives: Poetry

Squirrel Time

Posted on February 13, 2018 by sputterpub

Surveying my environment, I see a harbinger, appearing to embody now: a squirrel ten feet up a tree, supporting in his mouth a large biscotti. That cookie’s winter fare – it’s not a food suggesting February leads to spring. And … Continue reading →

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Recidivism

Posted on February 12, 2018 by sputterpub

I knew a girl who struggled for good skin. Her face broke out no matter what she tried of products for the outside; for within, she never ate foods sugary or fried. Until a doctor found her allergies, and she … Continue reading →

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One Hour at a Time

Posted on February 8, 2018 by sputterpub

Before this week began, it didn’t hold attractive plans. My calendar contained four days with tasks that couldn’t be controlled by me – the type of issues I complained about, when I was young and knew so much. Anticipating waiting … Continue reading →

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Dry

Posted on February 6, 2018 by sputterpub

We’re halfway through our winter, and had one impressive storm, with nothing more offshore than ridges of tenacious highs. The sun is too persistent, and the temperature abuses plants and squirrels. Every bird acts out of season. Daffodils appear. The … Continue reading →

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The Old Crowd

Posted on February 5, 2018 by sputterpub

When we were young we smoked a ton of weed. We bought it by the kilo around here. It didn’t lead to heroin or speed addiction. Alcoholics don’t use beer as gateway drinks, and while we smoked a lot, and … Continue reading →

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Status Quo

Posted on February 1, 2018 by sputterpub

You all declare you’re normal but you’re weird. You look around at others, diagnose behaviors as autistic that appear to differ from your own. You’re weighing gross criteria when subtle is the game, and every trait’s a spectrum or a … Continue reading →

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Body Lesson

Posted on January 30, 2018 by sputterpub

I had a haircut yesterday. The chair was pumped to handy height, and I conversed as commas fell. I like the people there and thought I was relaxed, at least at first, but when my stylist placed a steady palm … Continue reading →

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Benefits

Posted on January 29, 2018 by sputterpub

Three years ago, I gave up eating sweet desserts, nocturnal snacks of chocolate bites, and gourmet cookies too. I rarely cheat- ed that proscription, based on what indicts the party line: the anti-science Plate. Amazingly, I didn’t feel a lack. … Continue reading →

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Smarts

Posted on January 25, 2018 by sputterpub

Self-confidence and core intelligence are unrelated mental qualities. We’ve all known individuals as dense as mud, who think their own abilities exceed the smarts of everyone they meet. With visage smug and posture stiff-assured, they act as if development’s complete, … Continue reading →

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A Day Off

Posted on January 23, 2018 by sputterpub

I woke today with normal energy. I wrote and took my morning exercise while reading and with coffee next to me. I showered then and dashed off quick replies to texts from family. And when I looked for other tasks, … Continue reading →

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