Senryu Study

I did not study I failed, so I studied more. I failed a wrong test
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Etgen-Baker Avatar
July 30, 2026 at 5:35 PM
interesting last line.
Rodrigues Avatar
July 24, 2026 at 5:54 PM
Curious last line. Perhaps important to make sure that the test you study for is the right one, not the one with prestige or gold, but the life test…what conveys success, not always getting it right, but walking with God. Hugs
Edmonds  Avatar
July 24, 2026 at 3:51 AM
Dear Victor, I failed a very important test when I was young, then took ill, luckily I recovered, then realised what really matters is living life to the best, that’s our test… Beryl
Empress Avatar
July 20, 2026 at 3:07 PM
Sometimes we dont realize what exactly is the real test, we miss the main plot! But to eventually know, and feel the need to focus on what deserves real attention is a win! A very soulful senryu dear Victor! Pleasure reading ~ Sending you light always
DiMino Avatar
July 20, 2026 at 9:00 AM
The world tests us -- we all fail finally. At this life's all too brief excursion.... Interesting read, Victor. Got me thinking.
Poet Avatar
July 18, 2026 at 9:08 AM
Very cleverly and humorously written! Wishing the test wasn't crucial. Since the exam is flawed, there's no way to know the correct answer.
Dietrich Avatar
July 17, 2026 at 4:09 PM
Haha. How do you fail a wrong test?
Sharma  Avatar
July 17, 2026 at 6:33 AM
Oh my! This is really evocative and thought-provoking dear Victor.. sometimes our answers aren't wrong, rather sometimes the situations can be too complicated. I fathom the interpretation here that can be literal whilst also can go in various deeper directions. Brilliantly written. And intriguing! Sending you light and best wishes always ~
DiMino Avatar
July 17, 2026 at 4:44 AM
For sure; the object, just to become good at tests...teaches us little -- design one's own, using God's variables only. Blessings my friend.
Jones Avatar
July 17, 2026 at 2:01 AM
This is deeper than me lol
Daniel Avatar
July 16, 2026 at 10:24 PM
Hmmm, three lines that makes one ponder, well done:)
Buehler Avatar
July 16, 2026 at 9:43 PM
Cleverly written and funny! I hope the test wasn't too important. :)
Kitchin Avatar
July 16, 2026 at 6:20 PM
Victor, a great senryu and last line.
Hind Avatar
July 16, 2026 at 6:07 PM
interesting :)
Kendrick Avatar
July 16, 2026 at 4:54 PM
LOL. How did that happen? I enjoyed reading this one. Way to go. Sara K.
De Beaulieu Avatar
July 16, 2026 at 2:58 PM
Hello Victor, I wonder what test you took and failed. Enjoy your evening my friend. /Darlene/
Goldsmith Avatar
July 16, 2026 at 12:26 PM
I enjoyed reading your powerful "Senryu Study" write. Few words with so much said. "Good Luck" if for a contest. Have a Lovely/Blessed Day Writing Away..............................
Andresen Avatar
July 16, 2026 at 12:22 PM
- Never give up ... :) - Greatly written, Victor :) - hugs
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