Tag Archives: Health

Well, Shut My Mouth

Posted on September 14, 2021 by sputterpub

I heard about the book six months ago.I wasn’t ready then to buy and read.It’s not that I had knowledge – I don’t knowenough about the subject to succeedat rehabilitating injured lungs,reducing hypertension, getting sleep.I didn’t guess at mouths too … Continue reading →

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Service Usurpers

Posted on September 12, 2021 by sputterpub

They planned to take a road trip to the coast.Pandemic urged them turn away from flightsand places crowds buy tickets for, and mostamusements that had long-bestowed delights.But then the chance of accident made toastof their intentions. Folks who harbored frightsof … Continue reading →

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Breathing

Posted on September 11, 2021 by sputterpub

I’m generally prudent and well-planned,but I was sometimes foolish in the past.And though I aged and came to understandmyself enough to mend – one vice did lasttoo long by any measure I have used.I smoked, although I knew it would … Continue reading →

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Gearful

Posted on September 8, 2021 by sputterpub

It happens every time, but I’m surprisedthat I can wake unmotivated, sore,until my body has been exercised,on stationary bike seat or the floor.It’s how I get attention organized,and organs worked with skeleton for sure.I start each day in neutral atmosphere,until … Continue reading →

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To Move to Plan

Posted on August 28, 2021 by sputterpub

I woke improved in back but at loose ends.My early morning path was no more clearthan smoky sky above and murky trendsof culture skirting chaos, hemming fear.I wanted to depart by 10, from here,to travel west for toddler play and … Continue reading →

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Waitin’ for White Bread

Posted on August 27, 2021 by sputterpub

They’re lining up for white bread at the store.Of course it’s tasty, but it’s toxic too.Your body has a natural stop – no moreprotein or salt or fat, it signals youwhen you exceed your limit, or before.But no self-regulation says … Continue reading →

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Back Attack

Posted on August 26, 2021 by sputterpub

There’s nothing like a back attackto make me re-assess my state.The bend and pain may not be great,but sure-as-shit I’m out of whack. At first I fret. My mood goes black.I rail a moment at my fate.There’s nothing like a … Continue reading →

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Pedal Puller

Posted on August 22, 2021 by sputterpub

I’ve used my pedal parts so many years –I’ve danced on them and made them bear my weight –it isn’t any wonder what appearsshoes-off is not a sight that’s looking great.But that’s from an imperfect point of viewrejected now – … Continue reading →

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A Nervous Calm

Posted on August 20, 2021 by sputterpub

Congenitally nervous, like my folks,I’ve never let hysteria hold sway.I counter me with exercise and jokes,uniting mind and body every wayI can and with intention every day.And though I still detect the signs and tics,of late they aren’t problems I … Continue reading →

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Repetitive Motion

Posted on August 15, 2021 by sputterpub

It doesn’t take book knowledge to opinerepeated movement causes wear at least.Three score and ten convey a sad decline –I know some flexibility’s deceased,and every month my skin becomes more creased.I’m lucky old. I won’t complain or mournsome inner works … Continue reading →

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