He’s a great kid, to me at this age; they’re all kids. He looks at life with a gentle heart. He wants to travel after High School, wants to feel the world. He wants to make a difference. Basura Cat knows my students, a great judge of character. For some…
I've been teaching on Zoom ~ then as the number of COVID-19 cases started to drop, started teaching in person at my home studio. I have a plexiglass divider between my students and me. We're at least 6 feet apart. It's okay, if once the student is seated, that they take off…
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…
The Adventures Of Basura Continue... My Cat is Jealous of My Guitar ~ A Short Poem by me Basura Cat is jealous of my guitar She wants to toss it very far Every time I hold it on my lap She claims the space to take her nap. All through…
The Adventures Of Basura Continue... Basura woke me up at 3:30 this morning, not wanting food as usual, but demanding that I play guitar for her. She meows until I comply; it’s an audience of one. My Cat Misses Live Music ~ A short poem by Me Live music is…
The Adventures of Basura Continue.. My Cat has a Political Agenda ~ by me 8/31/2020 Basura cat is getting Political Stickers in the mail She wears 2 on her head and 1 on her tail She has an idea that she’ll sway my vote We each think the other is…
The Adventures Of Basura Continue... My Cat and The Elf On The Shelf ~ a short poem by Katrina Curtiss 8/31/2020 Basura Cat says she wants a gun That our Constitution grants one to everyone She’d strap one to her ankle and hide one in her hat She wants to…
Sitting at my desk, the moon speaks to me through the window, Basura Cat sleeps upon my lap. We chatted earlier about the stance that professional athletes are taking to bring attention to the racial inequality that cast shadows upon our land. I ask The Universe for guidance in helping…
The Adventures Of Basura Continue... Basura cat wanted to know Why into town all these people did blow It’s Hurricane Laura hitting the south Texas Coast People ran here, they need safety the most. It’s hitting tonight, under the light of the moon Strong winds and high water will make…
The Adventures Of Basura Continue... Basura cat was talking to me and suddenly she stopped Running into the living room, turning on “Chopped” She said, “Martha Stewart is one of the judges today Oh, I can’t wait to hear all the things she will say!” So I sat and watched…