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Shadow

As I grow older I see my shadow changing into my father’s

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Silent One

Date: 2/25/2024 11:11:00 AM

IS that a good or bad thing? I have tried all my life not to be like my father... thought provoking senryu...

Jerry Brotherton
Date: 2/25/2024 6:16:00 PM

I always said i would never be an old fuddy duddy. That I would always be the cool dad...but life has its own plans, I guess. I think it's a good thing.

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 2/25/2024 10:20:00 AM

truth spoken in just a few words. My shadow is changing into my mother's and my grandmother's. The reality of getting older strikes home so often. When I was younger, I never imagined what I'd be like as an older person--never crossed my mind. Yet, here I am :-) Enjoyed your read. Have a pleasant afternoon, Sara

Jerry Brotherton
Date: 2/25/2024 6:10:00 PM

I told my daughter-In -Law, that if she didn't like me, she probably married the wrong man. Because my son is now closing in on fifty and a carbon copy of me.

Karen Jones

Date: 2/25/2024 1:38:00 AM

So true for many! Enjoyed

Jerry Brotherton
Date: 2/25/2024 6:08:00 PM

Even when they don't believe it.

Bill Baker

Date: 2/24/2024 9:16:00 PM

This sure is true in my case. I like your Senryu, my friend. Write On! Bill

Jerry Brotherton
Date: 2/25/2024 6:07:00 PM

Thanks Bill. I remember when i was a teenager, I could have swore that I was adopted. It seemed like I was so different. But age has definitely proven that theory wrong.

Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 2/24/2024 6:15:00 PM

Dear, Jerry, this had a very nice twist that I enjoyed. A very thought provoking piece that genetically can repeat. - Blessings, Daniel

Jerry Brotherton
Date: 2/25/2024 6:05:00 PM

I appreciate your words, Daniel. Hope you enjoyed your weekend.