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The Warrior Ethos

A Senryū

By D. J. ReddallPublished about a year ago 1 min read
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Do not seek revenge

The tears of your enemies

Will not dry your own

Senryu

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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

    Stunning! If this was used in dialogue it would be an absolutely amazing moment in a film!

  • Gabriel Huizengaabout a year ago

    Beautiful and powerful, D.J.

  • Rachel Deemingabout a year ago

    Unless you are at war with Kleenex and then there's a good chance they might.

  • My enemies tears helped dry mine 😝😝😝 God, I'm such a bad example to everyone. People, don't be like me! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • Novel Allenabout a year ago

    Ah, but it sure feels sweet, an eye for an eye was revoked, I think. What then what does one do with the hate and pain. A bit of revenge-sans murder, seems fair. Still, good advice.

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