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Retaliation

Retaliation-the action of harming someone because they have harmed oneself, revenge~ protectionism invites retaliation—def    it is what it is

                                         seeker of redress 
                                        queen of retaliation~
                                           promotes dull  v
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Rose  Avatar
May 28, 2025 at 7:28 PM
very eerie !
Anaya Avatar
May 29, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Mystic Rose, Yes, the shadowing of photo's can make the most innocent look eerie ~
Godwin Avatar
May 28, 2025 at 3:30 PM
You've got your creative turned on. Enjoyed this .. CayCay
Anaya Avatar
May 29, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Ty, CC! all as usual~
Goldsmith Avatar
May 28, 2025 at 1:29 PM
WOW!!! What a write and picture you have here. Have a wonderful day writing away.......
Anaya Avatar
May 28, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Tyvm, Paula! Have a nice day , xhugs
Hind Avatar
May 28, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Oh, because of your comment I got it better. Thanks. Good advice.
Anaya Avatar
May 28, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Yes, remorse vs apology..in this senryu actually, i find revenge humorous, it's really all the ego, vanity, self-victimization, please don't get me wrong, venting can be therapeutic , what urks are the intentions of words~ revenge is hatred, vengeful forms of justice -- self-reflection?
Anaya Avatar
May 28, 2025 at 11:46 AM
I <3 the Queen (former) if any resemblance, a coincidence ~
Anaya Avatar
May 28, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Take it as an act of goodwill...No wars were ever won without sacrifice!
Anaya Avatar
May 28, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Lol Tommy, what may be you thinking? Shhhh ~ mums the word
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