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senryu - roots

great ancestral oak
weathered by turning seasons
rooted in my blood

familyhistorymetaphorsenryu

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Constance La France

April 8, 2026 at 2:31 PM

MD, wonderfully written and congratulations on your placement in the contest ~

MD Johnson

April 9, 2026 at 7:57 AM

Thank you Constance. Sincerely appreciated. —MDJ

Kim Rodrigues

February 28, 2026 at 7:29 AM

Interesting! Love it!

MD Johnson

March 4, 2026 at 7:55 AM

I really appreciate your thoughtful reflection. It’s true how deeply those generations shape us. Wishing strength and peace for you and your family too. Best regards — MDJ

Kim Rodrigues

March 1, 2026 at 5:24 AM

How wonderful it is when we have the generations that hold us up. Generations die off and then here we are, in the ancient path. Just like our ancestors, we hope that we have lifted up, shored up, our children and grands. Being 65 this year, I have thought, wow, one day I will leave my family behind, and they will go on. Let these roots be strong. God bless you MD!

MD Johnson

February 28, 2026 at 8:37 AM

Appreciate that! Did something in it resonate with you? — MDJ