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Genie Nakano·July 30, 2017

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Hip Hurray

written by: Genie Nakano

@genieyogini

at the airport
my hip replacement
triggers off alarms
so much attention
for all the wrong reasons

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Genie Nakano

I was born in East L.A. Boyle Heights California many years ago. I am passionate about writing. It is my confession, therapy, meditation and my joy.

Lauren Scott

Lauren Scott writes poetry and memoir and enjoys the challenge of trying other genres. She has authored two collections of poetry: New Day, New Dreams and Finding a Balance. In 2021, she released her memoir, More than Coffee. She is a contributing author in the anthology, Poetry Treasures 2: Relationships, as well as in the upcoming anthology, This is How We Grow. Her fourth book, Ever So Gently, is a poetry collection to be published in June. She recently finished her first children's book and works with her illustrator with plans to release it this year. She lives in California with her husband, Matt, and their lab, Copper. They have two adult children residing on the east coast. Lauren's writing inspiration comes from her love of family, spending time outdoors, and finding joy in the simple things.

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