In this moment I am sitting on a rather pleasant deck in Freedom California, mask on, waiting for my hairdresser, who has two other clients being coiffed or their hair colored. Her dog is pleasant company, the hum of traffic soothing, so different from the last month of wild tires, sirens, and the sound of helicopter whirring.
December 30, 2020
Pandemic Pages
In this moment I am sitting on a rather pleasant deck in Freedom California, mask on, waiting for my hairdresser, who has two other clients being coiffed or their hair colored. Her dog is pleasant company, the hum of traffic soothing, so different from the last month of wild tires, sirens, and the sound of helicopter whirring.
December 24, 2020
Day 22 - Joy
Day 22 - Joy
Hummingbirds, calicos, the Coretta Scott King rose,
Sun on my face compared to the chill on my nose,
The honking geese flying overhead,
Fresh clean sheets on a fresh made bed.
Tinkling wind chimes, soft fairy lights,
The sound of rainfall on a late summer night.
Living by the ocean, hearing waves and the seals,
Simple, organic, yummy, delicious meals.
Being in the garden, feeling at home,
Cuddling with my husband, tho' I like to be alone,
Painting, drawing, using scissors and glue,
Writing silly stories, love letters and Haiku.
Singing in the car, dancing with the band,
Hiking in the redwoods, digging toes into sand.
Pet rocks, house plants, crystals and antiques,
Murals on my walls, artwork that's unique.
Collecting cat whiskers, cobalt blue bottles, and tattoos
More than anything else, living here in Santa Cruz.
The Boardwalk, Marine Center, monarch butterflies,
Surfers, tourists, friends, neighbors, and allies.
Good friends, good wine, good conversation,
Being a witness to an ever changing nation,
Wearing long skirts, tho' at heart still a tomboy,
These are a few of the things that I truly enjoy.
Blessed Be!
Kayla Garnet Rose, 2020
December 12, 2020
Pandemic Blues
Leafing through my Pandemic Pages
Aware of all the lost time and wages
We all need a little more reassurance
At least I'm getting unemployment insurance
Got those Corona Virus Blues...
It's been nine months of lock-down, COVID-19
I've done 300 crossword puzzles in between
Doom scrolling, social distancing, wearing a mask
Shelter in place, trust me, you don't have to ask
Got those early morning drinking Quarantinis Blues...
Herd Immunity or herd mentality
Trump simply smacks of banality
Take a breath for George Floyd
There's lots of reasons to be paranoid
Got those Breonna Taylor Blues...
White fragility and confederate flags
No longer able to use reusable bags
Six feet apart, flatten the curve
Essential workers continue to serve
Got those Fake News Conspiracy Blues...
Hoax, flat-earther or anti-vax
Now the battle is about anti-mask
Protests in Portland, appeals to trust us
Now a new supreme court justice
Got those Ruth Bader-Ginsburg Blues...
Despite allegations, who to accuse,
Voter fraud dismissed, try to be amused
Every day the gap does widen
Will Trump ever cede to Biden?
Got those electoral college blues...
2020 has been a year of hindsight
Maybe we can change that into kind sight
The New Normal, face-time, vote by mail
At least we have toilet paper and a take out cocktail
Got those deep Pandemic Blues...
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