Tag Archives: Behavior Modification

Cautiously Optimistic

Posted on September 16, 2023 by sputterpub

“Odds are…” “You never know…” we tossed around.“Of course it isn’t likely, but he maybe prompted to improve.” And then she frowned,asserting yet another bald cliche.But I’ve seen new examples that confoundher banal expectations, so I say,“My optimism’s cautious but … Continue reading →

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Sabbatical

Posted on May 26, 2023 by sputterpub

They set their phones down once a week of late –from Friday night through Saturday foregothe tiny screen, the tinny tune – relateto three or more dimensions, like a throw-back (ages range from 12 to 48).I’m visiting, and now they … Continue reading →

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Grace

Posted on March 18, 2023 by sputterpub

I’ve modified behavior now and then –eschewing sugar, cannabis, the pills.And I’ve received congratulations whenI mention or describe foregoing ills.Self-deprecation blooms in my reply –It wasn’t all that hard – I’d had enough,was how I felt, I mentioned with a … Continue reading →

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How to Fuck Yourself

Posted on January 26, 2023 by sputterpub

I noticed failure and it puzzled me.A person I respect and know is smartdecided to restrict her tendencyto buy another purse. I watched her start.I heard the resolution to be freeof sales for half a year. No shopping cartwould tempt … Continue reading →

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Stridency

Posted on August 9, 2022 by sputterpub

Addicted to a strident tone of voice,a heart ablaze with indignation’s heat,it pumps her up – encouraging her choice.And though regret succeeds it, she’ll repeatmalfeasant tone and posture. We rejoiceshe’s working through a process to retreatfrom blaring out her livid … Continue reading →

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