Ten by Kerriann Curtis is a book of insightful poetry spanning ten years. The deep poems evoke feelings of wistfulness and nostaglia, influencing the reader to reflect on Curtis’ thought-provoking words. Curtis has successfully penned poems that are concurrently sincere and tongue-in-cheek. Some poems reflect on injustic in society and politics, and others explore relationships and complex emotions. Poems such as “Scratches Happen” even explore the tedious process of writing. Many of the poems are succinct, quickly delivering a powerful message. This book of poetry captures the struggle between the way the world is, and the way things ought to be.

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