Category Archives: Poetry

I’m Used to Weird

Posted on November 14, 2024 by sputterpub

I’m used to weird. A cuckoo in the nest,the black sheep in my family, who veeredaway from their conditions on my quest,I’m used to weird. A beatnik when the hippies all appeared –an anarchist against all guns – unstressedwhen solitude … Continue reading →

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His CV

Posted on November 13, 2024 by sputterpub

He landed in construction after school.His liberal arts degree led to no chair.He’d learned to use most any kind of toolfrom summer jobs encountered everywhere.The labor exercised his arms and mood.His skills advanced with every passing year.And years did pass … Continue reading →

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Post-Op

Posted on November 12, 2024 by sputterpub

I’m halfway through obnoxious meds, and knowI’ll flourish when they stop protecting me.I’m caring for myself, and I bestowcompared to ℞ automaticallydispensed, attention of prime quality.I’m introducing exercise and foodappropriate for my recovery.I’m nourishing a patient attitude.

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Top Three

Posted on November 11, 2024 by sputterpub

A question tossed by media (big deal) –Three favorite people? was the prompt I heard.Without intention answers popped, surrealbut true 3 personalities occurredin mind, like ghosts beside me. I was luredto comprehend it’s not I love them more,but I’m at … Continue reading →

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What the Record Reveals

Posted on November 10, 2024 by sputterpub

A browse through media that illustratethe poems I’ve posted to the cloud for yearspresents a picture used when I last ateAmoxicillin (4 years back). My fearsare justified – last night’s 3 hour spateof nausea and heartburn now appearsto come from … Continue reading →

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No More Wisdoms

Posted on November 9, 2024 by sputterpub

We set the date a month ago. And since,I’ve thought about what’s coming now and then.It took the surgeon seconds to convinceme of necessity to once againrelieve me of two molars I don’t need –one loose and one with pockets … Continue reading →

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FOMO

Posted on November 8, 2024 by sputterpub

When I began providing grandkid care(2 days a week), before the plague arrived,the parents left for work all day, and therein playful creativity we thrived.Our moods in sync, our attitudes agreed.I grew more close to him than I had donewith … Continue reading →

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Home Sky

Posted on November 7, 2024 by sputterpub

I don’t own acres and I pay a priceto live here, but I chose deliberatelylocation where the weather’s ever nice,among green hills and sweet topography.I picked it cause it’s where I want to be,for more than brief vacations. To my … Continue reading →

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A Future Trip

Posted on November 6, 2024 by sputterpub

Auditioning we neither of us were,but 14 days in close proximitymade space for ups and downers to occurwhich we together weathered pleasantly.Assisting her to manage her device,allowing me to vent a gentle nudge,agreeing when to rest or drink was nice,and … Continue reading →

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The Heat is On

Posted on November 5, 2024 by sputterpub

I waited till October 23rdto turn the fire on, addressing chill.The furnace early used to seem absurd;I always did without its warmth untilNovember. But the climate’s getting ill,and older I don’t weather cold for sure.Surrendering to change, adjusting will,my fire … Continue reading →

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