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The Wager

A Senryū

By D. J. ReddallPublished about a year ago 1 min read
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Sure, we're unhappy

But soon, we'll be dead and you

Will be unhappy

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

    Ouch.

  • But that sounds so passive aggressive, lol

  • Kodahabout a year ago

    You're not wrong there, DJ!!

  • Rachel Deemingabout a year ago

    Shaun said it all.

  • Komalabout a year ago

    That’s a sharp and thought-provoking line! It hits hard with its blunt truth about the impermanence of life and emotions. So concise but powerful!

  • Cathy holmesabout a year ago

    Haha. Good point.

  • Sean A.about a year ago

    Hilariously brutal

  • Marie381Uk about a year ago

    I love this. It is brilliant

  • Daphsamabout a year ago

    No truer words. Good writing.

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