Category Archives: Transit

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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Local Love

Posted on July 29, 2024 by sputterpub

With gratitude I look around todayat nothing local loud, abrupt or rude.There’s no event or torment here, I saywith gratitude. Asked if I’m looking forward and imbuedwith eagerness for family and play,in truth that doesn’t really fit my mood. But … Continue reading →

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Early

Posted on June 21, 2024 by sputterpub

Departing early is what I prefer,affording time for glitches and delays.I never know when blockage will occur –incorporating breathing room defraysemergency and urgency, repelsanxiety from leeching peace of mind.I won’t be hosting nervousness or spellsof angst if I depart when … Continue reading →

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Looking Ahead

Posted on June 13, 2024 by sputterpub

Composing lines 8 days before I fly,I wonder if the future will conformto present expectation. Likely Iwill feel okay (the weather not too warmat either end). United’s bound to tryto be on-time (of late their schedule normis picked to let … Continue reading →

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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 car 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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