Category Archives: Transit

Near Home

Posted on June 4, 2024 by sputterpub

Meandering through campus on my wayto BART to Muni to the neighborhoodI visit twice a week, I shot a rayof sun on water wending in the wood;I photographed for keeping its display.I’ve passed this spot and always found it goodfor … Continue reading →

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Loco-Motion

Posted on May 24, 2024 by sputterpub

A person acting crazy rode my trainlast week. I heard her on the platform first.She yelled into her phone enough to straina normal throat, fast-striding as she cursedand ranted, sounding mad and unrehearsed.She boarded and raved on. Now I suspectit … Continue reading →

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Timing

Posted on May 15, 2024 by sputterpub

How frequently the transportation’s late,the bus or train delayed, the traffic slow.Though I’ve a phone app to prognosticatethe transit time, to where I aim to go,the route is clogged. A bicycle won’t waitmost days, but even then streets may not … Continue reading →

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New Urbanity

Posted on May 9, 2024 by sputterpub

I rode a bus due west of my address.Arriving early where I had to be,I walked some blocks that used to be a messand took in scenes of nice urbanity.The neighborhood once hosted busyness –industrial a quarter centuryago, it languished … Continue reading →

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Ambient Dogs

Posted on April 17, 2024 by sputterpub

Of late there seem to be more dogs around,more water bowls outside the local stores.A multitude of canines can be foundon leashes, even strollers. They’re outdoorson walks, in restaurants, and undergroundon public transit. Most are small in size.But yesterday I … Continue reading →

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7 Months

Posted on April 16, 2024 by sputterpub

Exactly 7 months ago, the breachoccurred. My little office was ransacked.The violation hurt but didn’t reachthe level of catastrophe. In factI’d grown too comfortable alone and mute,and careless with my shed security.I noticed but I didn’t miss the loot,except for … Continue reading →

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In Process Progress

Posted on April 13, 2024 by sputterpub

Until I checked and saw the welcome phrase,I didn’t know how much my peace was wrecked.I’d wasted months and suffered more delays,until I checked. At first Manhattan led me to expectif I’d apply and give them 90 days,they’d honor what … Continue reading →

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Kindle Kill

Posted on April 11, 2024 by sputterpub

From car to plane to train this body went,so tired that I dropped my Kindle twice.My brain was dull;.my stamina was spent;I closed my eyes. My grip was not precise,and though retrieval fixed each fall event,when I reached home and … Continue reading →

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Impression Expression

Posted on April 10, 2024 by sputterpub

I’m sensing insecurities in allI fondly visited so recently.Five minds in bodies, bent to overhaulexperience that’s obvious to me.I wonder how they’d fare if they could seethemselves relaxed and open to a flightof fancy ballasted but ranging free.I wish they’d … Continue reading →

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A Cause

Posted on April 9, 2024 by sputterpub

It hurts to witness the emotions here –a character oppressed and overworked;a brain-reduced adult who’s never clear;three teens by games and carbohydrates jerked.I love them though I’d skirt this atmosphere,but visit often lest my cause be shirked:to nudge them up … Continue reading →

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