Category Archives: Weather

Outward Bound

Posted on December 17, 2025 by sputterpub

I’ll have to go outside today, to findmy daily prompt. The garden looks too dead.It’s mid-December and though I’m inclinedto hunker here by fireside insteadof walking bearing weight, I’ll gift my mindwith fellows shopping gifts and winter bread.I planned to … Continue reading →

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December Chill

Posted on December 14, 2025 by sputterpub

December chill is on us. It won’t freeze,but humid multiplies effect and willimpose on roofless folk severities:December chill. We’re known for mild weather here but still,the walk to BART in 48 degreesis hard to handle even in down fill. I … Continue reading →

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Emerging Plan

Posted on November 19, 2025 by sputterpub

It isn’t that I’m foggy when I rise,but something shifts as I get vertical.In 40 minutes I will organizeintention; then small aims exert their pull.From out of lax I start to realizea walk to lunch will suit me to the … Continue reading →

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Weak Wishing

Posted on November 16, 2025 by sputterpub

Whatever the weather I’ll have to adjust.I’m too lucky here for complaining.And powerless also; to Nature I’ll trust.But oh, how I wish it were raining.

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A Welcome Shower

Posted on November 2, 2025 by sputterpub

A little rain right now will suit my mood –a little overcast, a dose of chill.A shot of wet will rinse my solitude,and coincide with flagging. I’m not ill,but I could use some time that won’t includea passle of beloveds, … Continue reading →

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Walking Westward

Posted on October 28, 2025 by sputterpub

October morning walk to H’s place,while taking in the Halloween decor,inhabiting the here-and-now, in caseI need to be alert for something more,I’m ready to submit this aging faceto unguents luxurious and pure,and grateful for the weather nearly warm.Next time (December) … Continue reading →

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Roof Party

Posted on October 22, 2025 by sputterpub

The first rain of the season made my roofattractive to loud animals. My dreamswere broken twice by thumping, skidding proofof scavenging or racing chasing schemes.By silhouettes on skylight glass it seemsI hosted first a rowdy raccoon set.Some hours later, by … Continue reading →

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Real Time

Posted on October 20, 2025 by sputterpub

Eight days ago, I woke to 65degrees inside, and turned the fire on.The flames shot bright and lit the logs alive,and I admired it through stretch and yawn.It charmed and warmed, reminding me that I’veno better winter heat. Turned off … Continue reading →

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Autumnized

Posted on October 11, 2025 by sputterpub

Ten months ago the window job commenced,and then four doors plus two were water-sealed.Last week I let some money be dispensedon heater maintenance. Now I am steeledat home. For storms I have a lasting shieldto withstand rain and chill in … Continue reading →

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Terms of Lepidoptera

Posted on August 2, 2025 by sputterpub

I came upon this butterfly today,an insect not unusual to seethis time of year, in plants that flanked my wayperambulating to a treat for me.I measured steps – 5,000 totally –but this encounter happened halfway tomy destination. Psyche met psyche,and … Continue reading →

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