Category Archives: Poetry

Youthing

Posted on October 8, 2023 by sputterpub

In middle age I took up exercise.I’d had a bout of immobilityand learned how vital, more than even eyes,my body’s movement is. Astounding me,I then grew younger. It was glad surprise.Just like the past year’s big discovery –I’ve daily practiced … Continue reading →

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Another Breach

Posted on October 7, 2023 by sputterpub

The card expired 15 years ago.I kept it in a box of useless stuffthat someone stole. And little did I knowthe issuer was loose. There was enoughID to activate the old accountand get a new card mailed to an addressnot … Continue reading →

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Amorphous Dread

Posted on October 6, 2023 by sputterpub

Amorphous dread is my Achilles’ heel.It weakens like I’m cut and lately bled,distracted by unease I can’t conceal:amorphous dread. I don’t complain – no hopes of mine are dead.In most respects I’m living my idealexistence, and no peril looms ahead. … Continue reading →

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Bank Walk

Posted on October 5, 2023 by sputterpub

I set up an account online, and failedto fund it with a transfer from within.I tried correction via chat – assailedby stupid prompts, and soon had to beginagain with “press or say.” I never nailedthe answer till I turned to … Continue reading →

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Questionable Instinct

Posted on October 4, 2023 by sputterpub

Perhaps original and edging sin,our species have evolved to notice strange.It gave advantage in the race to winsurvival through a world of threat and change.But xenophobia can go too far.Its consequence (both logical and wrong)can reach to racism and build … Continue reading →

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Scrabble Phone

Posted on October 3, 2023 by sputterpub

I played a Scrabble game with familyon Sunday, as it rained outside their place.I saw them looking at their phones – all three –a little funny and a small disgrace.Desiring memory of every face,I didn’t shout. I chuckled an appeal … Continue reading →

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Packing Time

Posted on October 2, 2023 by sputterpub

The smoke from border fires starts to clear,and soon home skies will let some blue appear.My sinuses react to pollens here,and patience with the kinfolk veers to queer.I have no observations to en-poem.It’s timely to get ready to go home.

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Lost in Dream

Posted on October 1, 2023 by sputterpub

I dreamt last night my toddler was misplaced.I saw her last with toys upon the floor.Pursuing treasures small, she crawling chasedsome marbles and then sought a little more.And I lost track of her – my dreaming tourwent elsewhere. I awoke … Continue reading →

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Diversion

Posted on September 30, 2023 by sputterpub

I had to overhear the arguments –there wasn’t any room to get away.Disparity in their intelligencewas always large, but now the field of grayhas shrunk to black-&-white. Denied dismayin one promotes false attitude and naps.The other runs to growth and … Continue reading →

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Rough Riding

Posted on September 29, 2023 by sputterpub

I try to early-leave for every flight(less nervous if there should be a delay),and usually the train conveys me righton time, but there were rough events today.Police have something wrong to clear away,or so each PA syllable explains.I reached the … Continue reading →

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