Tag Archives: Poetry

How Nice

Posted on June 12, 2024 by sputterpub

I thought I’d cancel, but she said to me,“Allow yourself more time – you may get well.Forget my cancellation policy,and let’s both hope – you sure could use a spellin this salon, to aid recoveryas soon as you shake off … Continue reading →

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Anti-Planning

Posted on June 11, 2024 by sputterpub

Embarking on a no-plan week is weird,accustomed as I am to strategize.The vivid line has not yet disappeared,though black has paled to graytone in my eyes.Tomorrow always carries some surprise,but swabbing adds “prohibit” or “allow.”Commitment isn’t possible or wise.It’s curious … Continue reading →

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Other Subjects

Posted on June 10, 2024 by sputterpub

We’re tired of this virus, but nobody’s feeling ill,and protocols have been relaxed a lot.We’re still supposed to isolate 5 days and, sure, we will,but I refuse to add another jotof rhyming words and meter to what’s ailing me and … Continue reading →

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Spring Surge

Posted on June 9, 2024 by sputterpub

Two new infected candidates emerge,who didn’t catch their Covid germs from me.This really seems to be a vernal surge –no rapid test is negative. So weare isolating, homebound, separately,who might as well be gathering as not,except nobody has the energyto … Continue reading →

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Zero + One

Posted on June 8, 2024 by sputterpub

My temperature increased by three degrees,which made me sleepy, chilly, unawareof any appetite. Not painful, theseconditions, and I knew they signifiedmy body fighting off activitiesengendered by coronavirus cells.I gave full rein to my immunities.I sneezed alone, and slept, and left … Continue reading →

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Viral Reload

Posted on June 7, 2024 by sputterpub

The virus interrupted me today.I half-expected it, but even soit killed a weekend plan to get away,deflected looked-for lunch and had me throwoff dates I cherished making weeks ago.It’s Covid but that’s not as dire now –an inconvenience rather than … Continue reading →

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Dream Brackets

Posted on June 6, 2024 by sputterpub

The night was bracketed by reveriesco-starring men I never met before.While drifting off, the hug spanned chest to knees,the perfect pressure making me want more.And just before I woke, I took a tourof new acquaintance threatening no hurt.Some problems almost … Continue reading →

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Empathology

Posted on June 5, 2024 by sputterpub

I disagree with everyone, and yet,they all seem close to perfect when I lookat challenges and stresses. I forgeteach flaw if I consider how I’d brookhis pain and her neurosis. For I betconfronted with their presents, I’d unhookmy any tether … Continue reading →

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Near Home

Posted on June 4, 2024 by sputterpub

Meandering through campus on my wayto BART to Muni to the neighborhoodI visit twice a week, I shot a rayof sun on water wending in the wood;I photographed for keeping its display.I’ve passed this spot and always found it goodfor … Continue reading →

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Another Wave

Posted on June 3, 2024 by sputterpub

A tide of Covid cycles through again.My baby’s family has now been struck.The father first detected it at 10on Saturday – that prior evening’s guckin throat was more than normal vernal phlegm.Today we learned the scion didn’t duckinfection, but we … Continue reading →

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