I am alive.

                                                           I walk

                                                                      in silence, crying

                                                               for joy.

 

                                                         I am alive.

                                                                 I run

                                                                      in rays of wind

                                                              with laughter.

 

                                                                     I am alive.

                                                                          I glide

                                                                                  in waves of music

                                                                         and tears.

 

(9 March 1990)

 

Welcome to my web home!

As a mother of two (one with Down syndrome) and fingers in almost every imaginable pot, I have more interests than time to dabble in them. However, I hope that this site will allow me to share with my friends and loved ones–those I know already as well as those who may only ever know me through my words and music–a slice of the joy I have in my life.

Here you will find the usual–publishing links, bio–but also some extras, like:

An open letter to new mothers

 

Selected poetry

 

Agree? Disagree? Leave your comments on the blog–don’t be shy! Or drop me a line at kokopeli74@yahoo.com.

Kathleen Basi