Kate Cornwell: Stories of my life

Kate Cornwell: Stories of my life


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On the Trail

He died on the Oregon Trail 

Medicine was given, to no avail 

When they ran out of food 

It only changed the mood 

Until we came upon the whale 

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February 18, 2026
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