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Obstruction

Deeply Reflecting
On lost opportunities
Bound by yesterday

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Gershon Wolf

September 7, 2026 at 7:44 PM

Perhaps this obstruction was not unwelcome. It helps keep you from going back and back and back in time over all those missed opportunities. I'd need a super-computer to count mine. ~ Just a thought.

Christopher Delegans

September 21, 2026 at 9:52 PM

Very relatable! Thanks for the visit, Gershon.

Paige Hind

August 29, 2026 at 11:56 AM

deep

Christopher Delegans

August 30, 2026 at 9:42 PM

Thank you for the visit, Paige.

Alison A Smith

August 22, 2026 at 10:40 PM

This is a beautifully poignant senryu, Christopher. In just a handful of syllables, you've perfectly captured the heavy, lingering weight of regret. "Bound by yesterday" is such a powerful closing line that truly embodies the feeling of obstruction. Thank you for sharing this deeply relatable and reflective piece!

Christopher Delegans

August 23, 2026 at 8:50 PM

Thank you for such a nice compliment, Alison.

Sotto Poet

August 22, 2026 at 12:26 PM

Christopher, your excellent senryu effectively captures a sense of introspection and longing, using concise language to convey a feeling of being trapped by past decisions. Wonderful

Christopher Delegans

August 23, 2026 at 8:50 PM

Thank you for sharing your kind words, Sotto.

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