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A Senryū

By D. J. ReddallPublished about a year ago 1 min read
https://www.buzzfeed.com/jessicadaly/heres-how-to-actually-read-more-books-this-year

An overdue book

Am I, dreading the cold shelf

But sure to return

Senryu

About the Creator

D. J. Reddall

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

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Outstanding

Excellent work. Looking forward to reading more!

Top insights

  1. Compelling and original writing

    Creative use of language & vocab

  2. Excellent storytelling

    Original narrative & well developed characters

  3. Eye opening

    Niche topic & fresh perspectives

  1. Heartfelt and relatable

    The story invoked strong personal emotions

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  • D.K. Shepardabout a year ago

    Makes me want to visit a library! Its been ages…

  • Sean A.about a year ago

    Inspired me to try and write something similar, but couldn’t get that extra layer you developed. Well done!

  • Silver Dauxabout a year ago

    Ooo I loved this!! Perfect as always!

  • Oooo, this felt deeper than it seems. Loved your Senryu!

  • Paul Stewartabout a year ago

    Long time since I took a book out from a library, but that was always the anxious thing about it for me....if your book was overdue...that walk of shame lol! Great senryu!

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