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Proof I Am An Alien

I developed full blown flare up can’t breathe asthma at age 40, a fact. Got tested and was told my triggers are Ragweed, pollen, oleander plants, perfume, latex and cat. I had lived in a forest for nine years with all kinds of trees, But no Cottonwood trees ever hit this forest’s breeze, Proof I am an alien. The norm in earth world of asthmatic is to be unable to breathe around a Cottonwood tree and be okay around oak or spruce or knotty pine. Not the other way around, and my hearing, why is it tuned so ultra-fine? You can whisper something so tiny no human can make it out except me. I can get so worked up by 9 a sound in Japan makes me drop my morning tea. Proof I am an alien. I have a reversal reaction to medicinal powders and drugs. What puts others instantly to snore-vile keeps me wide awake for three days. Namely valium, sleeping pills, and other super relaxing drugs. Sh, don’t tell the neighbors. But I suspect two of them already kind of know. They have seen my yard piled high with six foot drifts of glistening snow. in July. proof I am an alien.

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Date: 3/29/2018 8:56:00 AM
This is adorable! I am allergic to cats (have 4), dust mites, grass, rag weed, Pecan trees, Cedar trees, and the list goes on; HOWEVER, after about 6 years of shots, I am no longer allergic with the exception of grass and rag weed. So, I feel you. Know a few people (my Tim) that become wide alert on pills that put others down. He's an alien, too - I'm sure. Thanks for such a fun read, Carin! Poetry hugs ... CayCay
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Caren Krutsinger
Date: 3/29/2018 11:43:00 PM
Thank you for the nice words, and lovely visit, CayCay. I always am so glad you stopped by!
Date: 3/29/2018 8:31:00 AM
Loved it Caren, time to phone home lol. Tom
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Caren Krutsinger
Date: 3/29/2018 11:44:00 PM
Except everyone died on my planet, and the farmer and his wife have not found my space pod or my space suit yet, Tom.
Date: 3/29/2018 8:00:00 AM
A delightful poem, Caren.
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Caren Krutsinger
Date: 3/29/2018 11:44:00 PM
Thank you, Line. I hope to see you tomorrow.
Date: 3/29/2018 7:09:00 AM
A delightful read! Happy Easter!
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Caren Krutsinger
Date: 3/29/2018 11:44:00 PM
Thank you, Kim. Happy Easter back!
Date: 3/29/2018 5:54:00 AM
An intriguing write indeed... if you only knew...Enjoyed it...All the best Caren...Happy Easter
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Caren Krutsinger
Date: 3/29/2018 11:45:00 PM
Thank you Arturo. You are so pleasantly nice! I appreciate it, and Happy Easter to you, my friend!

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