Category Archives: Writing

Deja Dread

Posted on July 2, 2022 by sputterpub

Approaching 2020 from two yearsbeyond that now, reviewing verse from then,I cringe because I know Covid appearswithin a month, to shorten lives of menand women, narrow presents, foment fears,to make of every habitat a pen.And though I’ve written daily since … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Travel

Posted on June 15, 2022 by sputterpub

I walked one way. It took me near an hour.And then I rode two buses to return.The walking gave reminder of my power,and from the bus rides I found things to learn.My body still has strength. My heart can laugh.I … Continue reading →

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Huitain and Ottava Rima

Posted on June 4, 2022 by sputterpub

When I embarked upon this House Arrestassignment, I explored a hundred sortsof metered rhyming verse. Although I’m bestrehearsed in sonnets, I attempted formsI hadn’t tried and some I never guessedexisted – it was like a daily quiz.I found, as days … Continue reading →

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An Hour Early at an Early Hour

Posted on May 29, 2022 by sputterpub

An hour early at my desk today,I published verse and started to compose.Awake at sunrise has become my way,but till this morning I inclined to newsand solitaire and puzzling to delaythe work of thought and exercise till 8.The early hour … Continue reading →

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800 Days

Posted on May 22, 2022 by sputterpub

Somebody liked a poem of mine today.It sounded unfamiliar. I reviewed.I’d posted it some weeks ago, but theyapproved it now. I’m grateful but subdued.I don’t recall the stanza, though it’s mine;I recognize the style, recollectthe thinking when composing every line,but … Continue reading →

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Travel Pix

Posted on May 1, 2022 by sputterpub

Outside the bike shop, waiting in the car,digesting lunch I gladly paid to eat(while visiting, 500 miles faraway, where loved ones live and snacks are sweet),I gazed at scenes unlike the sights my streetaffords: a different cityscape than home.I ventured … Continue reading →

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Impatience Locations

Posted on April 28, 2022 by sputterpub

We note variety in her and me.I get impatient when I wait at home.Her antsiness occurs more publicly,while waiting for her banker or a friend.But she’s no issue with late companyto her address – she bides with little tasks.I think … Continue reading →

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Prompts (Delayed Rejoinders)

Posted on April 11, 2022 by sputterpub

You’ve been the target of offensive speech,or someone criticized you without cause,or yelled from where your volley cannot reachand made you sore, but broke no stated laws.You crafted a reply, but not in timeto let it fly. You had to … Continue reading →

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Good Reading

Posted on April 8, 2022 by sputterpub

So finally I got my girl to readthe first and perfect novel in our tongue.She’s still enough to get it now – her needfor flash and shock-and-awe has sunk amongthe care for kids and health and age’s bleed.Appreciating wit and … Continue reading →

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Afternoon

Posted on April 4, 2022 by sputterpub

A rare event – I must’ve gotten high,for suddenly I’m craving food right now.I limit carbs a lot, and also trynot eating when I’m fasting. I know howto almost-Keto dine until today –I’m nearly overpowered by the driveto load a … Continue reading →

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