Category Archives: Poetry

Reminded

Posted on August 17, 2024 by sputterpub

Our conversation spurred me to recallthat 15 years ago the course was set.Two kids were babies then, adored when small,the third a year from breathing air and yet,the atmosphere at home was trending cruel –at least one parent pompous, self-proclaimedand … Continue reading →

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Symptom Report

Posted on August 16, 2024 by sputterpub

A shooting pain propelled me out of bed.The left side of my neck objected whenI tried to pillow-shift my waking head.I register fresh neck ache. But insteadof starboard stab begun 5 days agothat slowly seemed to ease, the problem’s spread,and … Continue reading →

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Mitigated Bitching

Posted on August 15, 2024 by sputterpub

I’d criticize the way my children raisetheir children, but I’d have to look at me.I reared the slobs myself, in olden days,and can’t assume each spouse exclusivelyresponsible for choices that must bea shared decision. And to tell the truth,the middle … Continue reading →

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Calcification

Posted on August 14, 2024 by sputterpub

From what I’ve seen (especially in men),the aging process seems to calcifythe spirit. There’s a lack of oxygenin attitude, unreadiness to tryamendment, a diminishment, and thena petulant rebuff to modify.I watch attempts to cling to history.I can’t change you, but … Continue reading →

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Benign Sociopathy

Posted on August 13, 2024 by sputterpub

Is sociopathology a trend?How many don’t grant others what they feeland don’t take lives, but fail to comprehenda neighbor’s agony or friend’s ordeal?It seems like gender error, rife to benda psyche to dimensions we can’t sealthat may be better battled … Continue reading →

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Blur

Posted on August 12, 2024 by sputterpub

We ask, and he replies he’s not depressed,and dire as it’s been, he’s felt no pain.But symptoms do not lie, and we’re impressedwith dullness and postponement. His refrain –“I’m cool. And yes, I’ll do what you suggest,but not today” – … Continue reading →

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Sunday

Posted on August 11, 2024 by sputterpub

There’s probably a puzzle we can solve,a pose to stretch the muscles we’ll soon use.I think I’m game for what does not involveattention to the headlines in the news.Avoiding politics and sports, I chooseto kiss the carpet and inhale some … Continue reading →

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Fourcast

Posted on August 10, 2024 by sputterpub

The image on the forecast is a cloud,but I see streaks of blue at 7:10,and I hear moods emerging from the shroudof tumbled sheets and fitful dreams again.The best here battle grumpiness – young mentoo short on friends, a woman … Continue reading →

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The Email

Posted on August 9, 2024 by sputterpub

Receiving an email I’d never expect,awaiting a flight that’s delayed,I read of a favor I didn’t detectwhen granted, which your words conveyed.Without you describing, I’d not recollectthe kindness your missive portrayed.The truth, is I played fair – I only play … Continue reading →

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Reaping the Doldrums

Posted on August 8, 2024 by sputterpub

Warned off a week ago, I didn’t needreminding of her cold fragility.She’s only 42 and stressed indeed,but compounding the pain, it seems to me,is lack of confidence, imposter-seedthat’s born of college-prep precosity.Participation medals lack all brilliance,and tragically retarded her resilience.

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