Category Archives: Transit

5 at 10

Posted on September 20, 2026 by sputterpub

I’ll buy five items in the local storeand tote them home by paces, rail, and street.Replenishing a shelf and crisper drawer,my eating options then will be completefor weekend time and even one day more.It’s probable I’ll still take to my … Continue reading →

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Baggage

Posted on September 3, 2026 by sputterpub

I set up home for comfort, and I loveto linger here, in theory and in fact.This one-room cottage fits me like a glove,and nowhere tops its power to attractmy steps. But coming days and weeks impactmy inclination – I will … Continue reading →

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The Sitting Tree

Posted on July 31, 2026 by sputterpub

I call the office, weekdays, 4 pm.And when I’m in the city at that timeI sometimes stop, cough up commuting phlegm,and perch here where the kids are wont to climb.I adult-talk before I play with them.Today I tag this sitting … Continue reading →

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Old Haunt

Posted on July 4, 2026 by sputterpub

I used to frolic, 60 years ago,on territory rising by the sea.My peers and I meandered high and lowamong old bunkers, scrambling down the screeto wave at waves and harmonize with blowof surf besieging pebbles and debris.I snapped this shot … Continue reading →

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Memorial

Posted on June 28, 2026 by sputterpub

On Father’s Day, the widow let him knowhis dad’s memorial event would bein two months’ time. This family will goto Helena by rail and road, to seesome relatives and friends put on a showof music set to mark in memorythe … Continue reading →

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Detour

Posted on June 18, 2026 by sputterpub

I’m nodding to unusual today.The rest of June and even some Julywill be irregular. Across the bayI won’t be much. I’ll pack a bag and fly.I’ll dine on different food and watch a playI hope to like. And maybe I’ll … Continue reading →

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Eye-Catcher

Posted on June 8, 2026 by sputterpub

I walk to BART the way I like it best,long-striding with a mostly-empty mind.Beneath my shirt I wear a weighted vest.I savor work accomplished, not inclinedto re-employ as yet. My feet arrestmy forward motion – gratified, I finda panorama beckoning … Continue reading →

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Dealing with Dullness

Posted on May 19, 2026 by sputterpub

Aware of dull fatigue and worn sinew,attempting to be grateful for what works,I plan to walk today, collect the viewabove me, and observe whatever lurksamid the gardens. Maybe I’ll pass througha scene that prompts a smile, one that perksmy stamina … Continue reading →

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Trimmed

Posted on May 17, 2026 by sputterpub

I’ve walked this neighborhood near 20 years,and here’s a tree that often grabs my gaze.From autumn till past April it appearswell-shaped but maybe dead. Then lit with May’sextended sunlight it sends blooming spearsof buds. Each spring I greet belated spraysof … Continue reading →

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Reflection

Posted on May 14, 2026 by sputterpub

Commuting home last night, I saw the signreflected backwards in a window pane.And I read “Bears” in every rounded line,the B reversed but otherwise so plainI couldn’t unsee it. “2169″was nothing obvious – I can’t explainwhy even after reading it … Continue reading →

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