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The Bastards of Necessity

A Senryū

By D. J. ReddallPublished 2 years ago 1 min read
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The poor are obliged

To struggle to sustain life

Rather than change it

Senryu

About the Creator

D. J. Reddall

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

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  • Joe O’Connorabout a year ago

    Your way with a senryu is staggering D.J. Love the middle especially. So true, and so sad that it’s the reality for so many people:(

  • Ain't that the truth. Loved your Senryu!

  • D.K. Shepard2 years ago

    Astutely, penned! And great image!

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