Category Archives: Poetry

Morning Soothe

Posted on September 18, 2026 by sputterpub

At half past 7, as the heat wave broke,I walked outside to compost coffee grounds.What struck me to a standstill and awokeattention was the sky. There were no boundsexcept the rims of trees. Nobody spoketo me and morning birds refrained … Continue reading →

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A Heat Wave

Posted on September 17, 2026 by sputterpub

Composing this September 9th, I’ll tryto mention other subjects than the heat.Compared to elsewhere we’re so lucky, Icannot complain when mild skips a beat,and for three days we clock a season high.But we don’t air condition – not repleteis insulation’s … Continue reading →

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Double Bill

Posted on September 16, 2026 by sputterpub

I recollect two travel dreams last night,one featuring my mother, late-deceasedand out of character – upbeat and lightand heading to live entertainment (leastof likely happenings, with nothing right-arranged). The second, local-set and eastof ocean, took me somewhere broke and strange.I … Continue reading →

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Beau Geste

Posted on September 15, 2026 by sputterpub

On Labor Day the special project setby self for self without external nudge,was straightening the rug until it metthe edges of the oaken floor. To budgeits plush expanse required me to getthe loveseat off and trunk aside. I judgeit level, … Continue reading →

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Hat & Vest

Posted on September 14, 2026 by sputterpub

I extra-credit exercised. With veststrapped on I ambulated to the store.I even wore a tractor cap. It’s best,the doctor says: less hair these days means moreexposure to UV. I worked my chestand legs as well, till entering my door,I disengaged … Continue reading →

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4th Grade Paper

Posted on September 13, 2026 by sputterpub

He wrote a paper on mythology,two pages full, in cursive, near correct.His style and his methodologywere more mature than even I expect.The spelling hardly needed to be checked.The comments he inserted were himself.I’m gratified our interests intersect.I bought my favorite … Continue reading →

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Glimpses into the Obvious

Posted on September 12, 2026 by sputterpub

If I collect the stanzas labeled “aging,”I’ll have a chapbook I don’t want to read.For though I’m daily surveying and gaugingthe physical conditions that impedemy customary habits, and the bleedof dashing brain discernment, it’s enoughto jot and type and edit. … Continue reading →

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Slow Rouse

Posted on September 11, 2026 by sputterpub

One hundred minutes passed since I arosefrom bed, and in that time of gentle moveI drank two mugs of coffee and I choseto sit and solve six puzzles. I improveas if I’ve shed ten years. Some vigor flows.I’m jotting this … Continue reading →

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More Living and Learning

Posted on September 10, 2026 by sputterpub

At 3 or 4 a.m. the pain began.I woke aware of ache in my right arm.When no position worked, I did a scanof yesterday, and couldn’t pinpoint harm –no fall or bump or twist or straining span.Then I remembered yoga … Continue reading →

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Catechism

Posted on September 9, 2026 by sputterpub

So when will you be honest?“All the time.” And when will you be nice?He paused in thought and read my face.His “Most the time,” was prime. And as for helpful? When? He’d been thrice taught.“Sometimes,” was the response that laughter … Continue reading →

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