Tag Archives: Poetry

Incurable

Posted on May 9, 2022 by sputterpub

I tell you, it’s humbling – this processing years.I used to be sturdy and durable.But now I bruise easily, doddering nears,and I know the slide is incurable.It’s fortunate no one needs means – all my dearsare solvent and I’m not … Continue reading →

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The Weakest Housekeeping Link

Posted on May 7, 2022 by sputterpub

He hated clutter as a young adult.He only kept the necessary then.But soon he fell in love, and the resultaffected him of course. Soon after whenthey married and he tried to keep things nice,he learned his partner differed in regardto … Continue reading →

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The Misfit

Posted on May 6, 2022 by sputterpub

The way I walk to market takes me pastsome houses made a hundred years ago.The buildings were constructed then to last,from storied residence to bungalow.Today I see example of contrast:a habitat that’s counter to the flowof vintage houses block-appropriate.Contemporary style … Continue reading →

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The Dupe

Posted on May 5, 2022 by sputterpub

You say you’re giving up duplicity.I hear and then admit my own surprise,but I don’t think I show that audibly,and phoning we don’t see each other’s eyes.Astonished now I’m wondering what liesyou’ve strewn like mines along the path we wend.I … Continue reading →

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Who’s Blocking You?

Posted on May 4, 2022 by sputterpub

Who’s blocking you from seeing a reply?Your texts and emails aren’t getting through,like someone’s sabotaging every try.Who’s blocking you? You might adjust your phrasing if you knew,and maybe then your query would get by.A guy’d be heard – absurd, and … Continue reading →

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Opportunity

Posted on May 3, 2022 by sputterpub

I opened lips to give my girl advice,although she’s grown and didn’t voice request,and free suggestion isn’t worth its price.Instead I read the symptoms I was stressedmyself. I’ll wait for her to query twicebut counsel me. The wisdom I expressed?My … Continue reading →

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Watching Birds

Posted on May 2, 2022 by sputterpub

Four mornings watching birds take food outsidesome windows that I visit now and then,have entertained and taught. Identifiedby plumage as they flit and light again,assorted by their size and where stripes narrow,I know a nuthatch from a finch or sparrow.

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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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The Problem with Me

Posted on April 30, 2022 by sputterpub

The problem with me is, in order to feelalive and awake just like I used to be,I have to advise while I try to concealthe problem with me. Though you may accuse me of jerking a knee,I’m speaking my truth … Continue reading →

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On She Who Would Be Loved

Posted on April 29, 2022 by sputterpub

Her sister’s plan seems odd to both our wits,but we decide to live without a man,so we see strategy that contradictsher sister’s plan. Continuing cohabitation’s spanis destined for more punishment, and bitsof bitterness. We’d rather watch a ban. But we’re … Continue reading →

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