Category Archives: Poetry

Early in February

Posted on February 12, 2025 by sputterpub

Some mornings I wake up before I thoughtI might, but after what’s sufficient sleepto operate so consciously. I’m broughtto full attentive state, and I can’t creepback into dreaming comfort. I’m not fraughtor even fretful, but don’t want to keepreclining, so … Continue reading →

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Cherish or Perish

Posted on February 10, 2025 by sputterpub

Until his question, I was unawareof anything abnormal in my eye.An hour earlier it wasn’t there,but suddenly two bloody streaks low-framedmy iris. I had moved with normal care.I don’t recall a cough or sneeze or blow.Another aging sign? A passing … Continue reading →

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Morning Minute

Posted on February 9, 2025 by sputterpub

“There oughta be a law,” she said to me. “Without enforcement?” Then I shook my head.“The matter just needs sense and courtesy.Let’s leave it to our consciences instead.” “I think you’re advocating anarchy.You know the warlords; soon we’d all be … Continue reading →

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Past Perspective

Posted on February 8, 2025 by sputterpub

A benefit to writing every dayis lacking topics of significance.At times I pen a journal-type. I saysmall news on health or give intelligenceof what I feel about some light displayencountered – items lacking heavy sense.Reviewing such, perspective’s given me –I … Continue reading →

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Audibly All-Clear

Posted on February 7, 2025 by sputterpub

I tried the drops – they didn’t serve to clearthe wax and water blockage in my ear.I had a doctor look, and learned that bothmy drums could not be seen. I wasn’t loathto seek lavage – the nurse applied with … Continue reading →

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Matrimetry

Posted on February 6, 2025 by sputterpub

“If only I were bigger” I said whenshe murmured her complaints, her stress immense,her gaze within and gulping oxygen,her patience sapped, but her intelligencestill active. So attempting making sense,I added “then I’d curve around your grief,and hug you with a … Continue reading →

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Second Draft

Posted on February 5, 2025 by sputterpub

I’m not naive. I’m far too old to be.But I believe that we’ve too many laws.I say I’m versed in chunks of history,and where we’re worst, perhaps the rules give cause.Most people are benign and neighborly.The bulk of us are … Continue reading →

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Resulting

Posted on February 4, 2025 by sputterpub

I tried for moderation while away.I slowed, digesting sight instead of treat.In storing fresh impressions every day,I moved with care my mouth and hands and feet.Refraining from opinion, to delaya rush to judgment that would fail to meetsuccess or help … Continue reading →

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Old Benefits

Posted on February 3, 2025 by sputterpub

Surrounded by degrees of discontent,amid affection spotted with disdain,I recognized and angled to presenta difference in perspective. To refrainfrom an attempt to teach, beseech, or train,I sought instead to read from my own page.With softness, I said “try to entertainsome … Continue reading →

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Contemplation

Posted on February 2, 2025 by sputterpub

Last night I took some sanctuary time.I sat receptive and congenial,and what I felt I cannot call sublime,but I experienced familiar pull.And tears from long ago then rinsed my eyes,enhanced my meditations, counseled me.What filled my thoughts presented a surprise,and … Continue reading →

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