scratches in my mind - the question
thought-provoking Senryū for my ongoing series
By Paul StewartPublished about a year ago • 1 min read
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pushed to a corner
would you ask... ask the question
despite the answer
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Thanks for reading!
Author's Notes: as a break between the Sensational II entries and before I work on my entry for Kenny Penn's "Frighten Me! Please?" and Sarah Parker's "Horror Micro-fiction (Unofficial Challenge)", I thought it was time for another entry in my long-running "scratches in my mind" series of thought-provoking Senryū!
Here is the last entry into that series:
and something else:
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Comments (11)
ohh, so relatable! Love how you squashed an entire scene into those few lines. ❤️
👍 As the phrase goes (at least I think it’s a phrase) if ya gonna ask a question be prepared to hear the answer! I.e however truthfully blunt it might be. At least that is what I got from your Senyru. 🤔 Also pretend I wasn’t here… just stepping foot here for a tick!
Probably. But I'm know for my stubborn streak.
Oh yes, once a question pops into my head, I won't be at peace until I ask it. Even if I know that the answer would devastate me. Does that make me a masochist? Maybe, lol. Looking forward to reading your stories for both those horror challenges, Sir Paul! 🍩🥐
Are we going to get a book of "scratches in my mind" because.... I wouldn't mind!! 😅 I know, I know... I'll see myself out, thanks! 😂
Hmm, not sure honestly. This one definitely messed with my head, lol! Great scratching? findamnyoucantmesswithmybrainthismuchwhenihaventfinishedmycoffeefuck
You’ve got me stuck! Well played!
Is it life and death? Yes. What a poem.
Eventually yes, but I may try to delay it a while.
Says it all...
I hope I would ask that question as honesty is the most important thing in a relationship for me.