The trip was long, many a stumble made, As memories of home, started to fade. Entry to the kingdom came at a price, Some of the trade-offs were not so nice. Who has dared to knock on the door? A pauper, a peasant who wanted more. Daring to dream, daring…
I’d like to get off the ride, but am strapped in, Promised destination to a “Greater America.” Obviously, we’ve taken a wrong turn, lost, oh so very lost. The driver, the only one available was not my choice. He’s a terrible driver, incessantly insistent, Constantly checking his reflection in the…
“The difference between us is not in the color of our skin, but what lies in our hearts.” ~ by me When I hear the words, “White Privilege” ~ it use to make me laugh. The 3rdof 4 kids, abandoned by my “father” ~ a mother who literally sacrificed her…
News was just released about Donald tRump's taxes ~ or lack thereof. As usual Basura and I speak of matters in our world. The Adventures of Basura continue... My Cat And Her Taxes ~ by me 9/29/2020 Basura Cat woke me up in the middle of the night, Terrified that…
“Whatsup? Basura Cat said to me, “Not much,” I replied, “What’s up with thee?” “Not a thing,” she casually replied, As we both watched the moon cross over the sky. “It’s quiet,” she said, as I patted her head, "Most of our friends are asleep in their beds." "But you…
It’s hard to write today. Words seem far off in the distance. Ruth Bader Ginsburg passed away last night at the age of 87. It feels like I’ve lost a treasure and friend. I’m at a loss, I feel robbed of my ability to grieve as it is replaced with…
The Adventures Of Basura Continue... My Cat, The Therapist ~ a short poem by me Basura Cat asked me, “Why are you so mad?” "Did I do something wrong, was I being bad?” I stopped what I was doing and sat down for a chat For sometimes, I am not…
He Knew...it's on tape, undeniable, irrefutable...He Knew. It's the worst relationship of my life, the one with him. Feeling trapped, feeling betrayed, saddened by our tolerance for inappropriate behavior. He lies and people say, "Oh well..." It sickens my heart. It's wrong, we had and have the right to know the…
I don’t blame him for the Virus, but I do blame him for not giving us a better fighting chance. We, the people do not need to be coddled; we need the correct information to make the correct choices. 194,462 lives lost and counting He Knew ~ by Katrina Curtiss…
I got up this morning, to find all of today's music lessons cancelled ~ feeling without purpose, I went grocery shopping. It was there, that I found today's purpose. Of the things I was looking to fill, my heart was one. You've Asked Nothing ~ by me She was at…