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Precious Privacy

A Senryū

By D. J. ReddallPublished about a year ago 1 min read
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Ancient, magic words

Ought to be heard more often

Mind your own business

Senryu

About the Creator

D. J. Reddall

I write because my time is limited and my imagination is not.

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  • D.K. Shepardabout a year ago

    Snap! 🫰Bravo, D.J.!

  • Grz Colmabout a year ago

    Hehehe! 😄 My phrase used to be “I’d like to keep that private if that’s alright!” Hah.

  • God knows how many noses I've found in my business 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Loved your Senryu!

  • Gerard DiLeoabout a year ago

    Because "Mind your own damn business" would have been too many syllables.

  • Andrea Corwin about a year ago

    😍😍 many instances.

  • Rachel Deemingabout a year ago

    I agree with Cindy. Oh, and great poem. You know the drill. DD.

  • Cathy holmesabout a year ago

    Yes, indeed!

  • Cindy Calderabout a year ago

    Privacy is a long sought after treasure.

  • Sonia Heidi Unruhabout a year ago

    True in some contexts, but isn't there also a cost? For example, this is how many domestic abusers get away with their violence-- because neighbors are just minding their own business.

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