The Powder Keg ~ a short poem by Katrina Curtiss 5/30/2020

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Uncle Sam Powder Key kc 5/30/2020

People are protesting, demanding justice for the death of George Floyd, it feels as his murder was the match that lit the fuse. The Powder Keg ~ by Katrina Curtiss 5/30/2020 There was a keg made out of wood Made to hold only the world’s good But somehow, somewhere deep…

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I Wish I Were An Elephant ~ a short poem by Katrina Curtiss 5/29/2020

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The Peace Elephant kc 5/29/2020

I love to write, I'm learning to draw ~ trying not to pay too much attention to the chaos ~ so I wrote a little something and drew a little thing: #girlwithguitar #girllearningtodraw #createartforearth #staysafe #peace I wish I were An Elephant ~ by Katrina Curtiss 5/29/2020 I don’t know…

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Sofia’s Point Of View ~ Our Morning Conversation by Katrina Curtiss 5/28/2020

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Sofia Posing Plane In Dubai

This morning, the first thing that Sofia said to me, “This is so very sad.” Just having woken up, I asked her what she was referring to, she replied, “George Floyd.” She is from Portugal, spent 12 years in Dubai, has travelled the world, and seen more than the average…

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I was Afraid ~ by Katrina Curtiss 5/27/2020

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My UPS Delivery Man 5/27/2020

This is in response to what happened to George Floyd, may he rest in peace. The story is in the link, the poem is about my friendly UPS Delivery man ~ how I felt when I saw him today. (My country is depressing the hell out of me ~ people…

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My Cat Plays “Where’s Waldo” ~ a short poem by Katrina Curtiss 5/27/2020

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Basura In The Bay Window

Oh, that silly cat of mine Sometimes she is so hard to find Off my lap, there she goes Where she’s off to no one knows I open a can of food for her Listening for the sound of her purr I call her name, she does not come Sometimes…

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Kat In The Hat Musings ~ a short poem by Katrina Curtiss 5/26/2020

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Kat In The Hat by kat

Nothing has changed as far as I can see There’s still no vaccine or remedy Yet, people are going out everywhere It’s like they’ve given up and just don’t care What’s different today than 2 weeks ago? Can you tell me please, I’d like to know It’s like someone outside…

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Happy Memorial Day ~ by Katrina Curtiss 5/25/2020

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My Friend Ken, Who Made It Home After Serving In The United States Army

As rain falls upon this early Memorial Day, May 25th2020, thoughts of all those who have served our country visit me, as the ghosts of years gone past. I’m stuck with the thought that so many went to went to war, gave their lives for my freedom, my life, touch me…

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My Cat Celebrates Memorial Day ~ a short poem by Katrina Curtiss 5/23/2020

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Basura Celebrates Memorial Day ~ drawing by me

I was listening to Lee Greenwood sing, “God Bless The U.S.A” Basura cat came up to me and this is what she had to say “That song makes me feel so good inside, Fills my heart with loyalty, joy and pride!” As she jumped on my lap and we began…

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My Cat Wants A Phone Of Her Own ~ a short poem by Katrina Curtiss 5/22/2020

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Basura Wants A Phone 5/22/2020

Basura Cat came to asking for a loan Saying she wants to buy her own phone She wants to play games, text and tweet She thinks having a phone would be really neat She said that she would call all of her friends Like Ken, Cara, Ryley, Maggie, Karl and…

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My Cat’s Face Froze Like That ~ a short poem by Katrina Curtiss 5/21/2020

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Basura's Face Freezes 5/21/2020

Basura likes to make many a funny face She does it in Church, any old place I said, "If you don't stop, your face will freeze" She made even more, she’s such a cat tease. So it came as no surprise When her face froze in front of my eyes…

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