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A Christmas Senryu

By Andrew C McDonaldPublished about a year ago Updated about a year ago 1 min read

Gift left unopened

Lonely colorful ribbons

My heart in a box

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Senryu

About the Creator

Andrew C McDonald

Andrew McDonald was a 911 dispatcher for 30 yrs with a B.S. in Math (1985). He served as an Army officer 1985 to 1992, honorably exiting a captain.

https://www.amazon.com/Killing-Keys-Andrew-C-McDonald-ebook/dp/B07VM843XL?ref_=ast_author_dp

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  • Marie381Uk about a year ago

    Very sad made my eyes water

  • Komalabout a year ago

    Beautifully poignant—such a delicate image of longing and vulnerability wrapped in simplicity.

  • JBazabout a year ago

    Sad, and hurtful

  • Oh no, that's like so sad. Loved your Senryu!

  • Michelle Liew Tsui-Linabout a year ago

    Not to worry, they’ll be opened soon! Beautiful, Andrew.

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