Tag Archives: Poetry

Back Attack Again

Posted on July 8, 2023 by sputterpub

I’m paying close attention to my back.An area was damaged long ago,and it’s been warning me it might attackmy peace and introduce some pain. I slowmy pace, I bend with care, avoiding wrackand twinge, but sad to say the winces … Continue reading →

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Short-Term Debt

Posted on July 7, 2023 by sputterpub

Wouldn’t you think it both honest and right,to repay extension of credit so fastyour lender in future will treat you less tightand self-esteem flourishes lively and vast?Wherein is honor if there’s a delaywithout explanation or giving good cause?These are old … Continue reading →

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A Bout of Wellness

Posted on July 6, 2023 by sputterpub

I won’t assert or blurt, but I’ll recorda temporary state of well in me.I’m currently unhurt – if I could hoardthis soundness, I would try to brew a tonic –my cohort then could give me an awardfor curing their acute … Continue reading →

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Ocean Breath

Posted on July 5, 2023 by sputterpub

Imagining the ocean drawing back,receding from the shore and pulling sand,and then reversing in a froth attackthat tumbles pebbles on the briny strand,is how I think when breathing deep and full.Inhaling I can sense the ocean’s pull.My exhalation mimics foam … Continue reading →

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A Little Late to Look

Posted on July 4, 2023 by sputterpub

I ran a little errand yesterday –a morning amble to secure a snack.Outside the house, on sidewalk, feet awayfrom driveway, stood a suitcase, handle upand wheels below, abandoned I would say,like luggage airports warn us to avoid.The text was sent … Continue reading →

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Forgetful to Rest

Posted on July 3, 2023 by sputterpub

I stayed up past my normal time last night.My eyelids didn’t droop, although the bookI started failed to grab me with the rightdescription, action, concept. I retirednot so tired, turning off the lightand taking half an hour to drift off.Now … Continue reading →

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True Lies

Posted on July 2, 2023 by sputterpub

My friend admits she told a lot of lies –some social, many hiding feeling shame.She says she’s learned – at 70, she triesto tell “her truth” to each. I watch her claimshe won’t retreat, now honesty’s her goal.But sometimes lesson-learners … Continue reading →

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Trumpets

Posted on July 1, 2023 by sputterpub

Heralding summerthe blossoms trumpet southwardto the morning light

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Cervical Theory

Posted on June 30, 2023 by sputterpub

For years I suffered regular neck pain –I thought it stemmed from all the office phone.It seemed that yoga made the ache abstain –I’ve seldom felt it lately, like the boneor tendon wasn’t under that old strain.But working crosswords yesterday, … Continue reading →

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Loose Ends

Posted on June 29, 2023 by sputterpub

I’m at loose ends today, and it feels greatnot knowing where my stamina extends.I listen to a prompt to meditate.I’m at loose ends. The kids away, I have spare time that bendsaround my healing arm, my foot, all freight.Discarding every … Continue reading →

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