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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Conversation With Sofia ~ COVID-19 Vaccine Shot #2 ~ Katrina Curtiss 3/25/2021

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COVID-19 Vaccination Shot #2 3/25/2021

Phone Rings: Sofia: “Hi, I’m just calling to see how you’re feeling today.” Me: “Well, I didn’t sleep well, feeling tired, not going to run any marathons today.” Sofia: “You never run any marathons” And onward we go… ***The 2nd shot hurt, when in pain, I sing, so many heard my…

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All I Wanted For Christmas Was A Drum ~ Katrina Curtiss 12/15/2020

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The Little Drummer Girl 12 15 2020

One year when I was young, all I wanted for Christmas was a drum. My mom said, “Only boys play the drums.” My argument was that Karen Carpenter of The Carpenters played the drums. My mom refused to budge on her belief, which sent me to the street to play…

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The Teetering Plate ~ by Katrina Curtiss 10/19/2020

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The Teetering Plate 10:19:2020

There’s a tugging at my mind, it’s not very fun, Is it something that needs doing or something undone? Is it something old or something new? Oh, how I wish it was something I knew. I’ve paid all my bills, cleaned up my room, Took my medications, all before noon,…

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People think ~ by Katrina Curtiss 10/9/2020

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Tree Hugger Me 10:9:2020

People think that because I want peace, I’m a liberal. Because I’m kind that I’m weak. Because I’m creative, I’m not smart. Because I went to college, that I’m educated. What people don’t know is that I know pain. That every moment has created my view. That words have depth…

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