Tag Archives: Health

Cautious

Posted on January 29, 2022 by sputterpub

The news reports they listen to or readare erudite or academic sorts,that fuel their fears and act like chicken feed –the news reports. That 1 in 12 tests positive distortsperspective, by ignoring that indeed11 stand beside as viral thwarts. They’ve … Continue reading →

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Typhoid Tuesday

Posted on January 25, 2022 by sputterpub

I call it Typhoid Tuesday nowadays(for sure I’m aiming to alliterate),as dread Coronavirus wends all waysand keeps me mostly home again of late.One day in seven I associatewith others – work and dining comes about.Returning home I have to isolate,but … Continue reading →

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She Hates Her Mom

Posted on January 21, 2022 by sputterpub

She hates her mom, resents her, and ignoresher now she’s old and dull and not aware.I told her toxic feeling rusts and scoresthe soul, suggesting that perhaps she’d careimagining severity and soresin mother-history. She won’t go there.Her peace does not … Continue reading →

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Rerun

Posted on January 19, 2022 by sputterpub

I know I’ve mentioned this before, but still,reiterating doesn’t waste a page.I woke this morning nearly feeling ill,or better put, I felt my awful age.I thought I’d skip the exercise, engagein elderly pursuit instead but then,I heeded counsel from my … Continue reading →

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Subjectivity

Posted on January 17, 2022 by sputterpub

It’s anecdotal – my experienceof how the world is doing around here.I don’t have stats – I may not make good sensebut then again, the news airs pain and fear,and government has lost the nation’s trust –its agencies are jokes … Continue reading →

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The Freakest Link

Posted on January 16, 2022 by sputterpub

With Covid socializing, there’s a rule,unspoken but complied with in my crowd.Without offense or aiming to be cruel,the most conservative prevail. Endowedwith kids or stuck in caution’s vestibule,the edge of spectrum says what’s not allowed,and sometimes makes me glad to … Continue reading →

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Sitting in a Puddle of Anxiety

Posted on January 15, 2022 by sputterpub

I’m sitting in a puddle of anxiety.I feel a little swamped with dark uneaseabout our present plague and future destiny –I dread regression, and the rising seas,and getting older, frailer, losing words and bloodand friends who move or die in … Continue reading →

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This Surge

Posted on January 11, 2022 by sputterpub

I’m writing down what you already know –with virus surging, all should isolate.It’s safest in your home, but if you gooutside, then wear a mask and guard your space.It’s time again to stem your social flow,to try to keep your … Continue reading →

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Careful Again

Posted on January 10, 2022 by sputterpub

I’m being really careful yet again,for though I never dropped the mask and space,I did relax the isolation whenI’d had my shots. I dared to then embrace.I dined inside and laughing, face to face,and saw the wraith of normalcy emerge.But … Continue reading →

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Postponement

Posted on January 7, 2022 by sputterpub

It isn’t personal – we can’t go there.With Omicron in surge, I have to stayaway from you. I can’t risk sharing air,lest I convey infection that will preyon kids I see too young to get the shot.It isn’t that I … Continue reading →

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