Another Birthday ~ by Katrina Curtiss 3.15.2022 — DOB 3.16.1959

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Katrina Jeanne Curtiss 3.16.1959

Birthday celebrations have always escaped me. It makes me uncomfortable to have people treat me differently as they rally to support my birth. I really had nothing to do with it.

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The Leaf And The Wind©   ~ by Katrina Curtiss  9/17/2020

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The Leaf And The Wind 9:17:2020

I started writing this 3 years ago, inspired after watching the leaves dance in the breeze. Wondering if they too, have trouble letting go of the familiar and venturing into the unknown. The main reason that I waited so long to finish this, was I thought I needed an illustrator,…

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My Cat, The Therapist ~ a short poem by Katrina Curtiss 9/9/2020

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Basra Cat ~ The Therapist 9:9:2020

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…

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You’ve Asked Nothing ~ by Katrina Curtiss 9/8/2020

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The Lost Old Man 9:8:2020

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…

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My Cat Tries To Be My Nurse ~ a short poem by Katrina Curtiss 7/28/2020

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Basura Tries To Heal My Cut Thumb 7/28/2020

I knew better than to do what I had done Never use a knife to open a gift from anyone But I was in a hurry and acting quite dumb And suddenly, I had almost cut off my thumb Basura cat saw blood and off she ran Bringing me back…

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The Camel ~ a short poem by Katrina Curtiss 7/9/2020

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The Straw That Broke The Camels Back 7/9/2020

Pain shared is pain halved, it's cool to listen, but at times, we have to limit the amount of what we hear and bare to take care of our precious self. This was inspired after listening to a friend say, "I can't take one more thing, not one!" As I…

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Things I know ~ by Katrina Curtiss 7/8/202

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Katrina At The Grand Canyon

In a time where many feel apart from, perhaps we are a part of each other. Feel free to add "Things you know" I know the sound of one hand clapping and the sound of applause I know job loss and job success. I know financial stress and financial abundance.…

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An Old Forgotten Photo ~ by Katrina Curtiss 7/8/2020

During the COVID-19 Virus, I’ve been struck with a cleaning virus, not to make light of the situation, but it’s a bit much even for me.   Going through drawers, I found a picture of Howard, my biological father. He left for “greener” pastures when I was 5, new love,…

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A 4th of July Memory ~ by Katrina Curtiss 7/4/2020

It was a dreary day in my neighborhood, forecast of rain daunted many a celebration. We were invited up the street to a neighbor’s backyard picnic. I was young, adults seemed old, the food was eaten, drinks were drunk. As it started to rain, my family of 5 scurried home,…

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As Another Day Ends ~ a short poem for you by me 6/25/2020

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Good Night My Friends, May You Float With The Angels

Not every apple you find is round, as it grows upon the tree Not every moment is one that will forever live in memory Not every rainfall is followed by the grass that grows Not everyone reaps in life, exactly what he or she sows. In this very moment in…

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