She Threw It Away

he gave her his life
so very glad that he could...
she threw it away


Written: 7-14-2019 		Contest:  Greed Lust or Loss
Sponsor: Tania Kitchin        www.syllablecounter.net
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Romios Avatar
July 18, 2019 at 9:37 AM
Congrats, my friend Panagiota
Krutsinger Avatar
July 19, 2019 at 1:30 AM
Thank you so much Panagiota. I appreciate it.
Dietrich Avatar
July 16, 2019 at 6:06 PM
It happens so often to good people . a sad situation well portrayed. Congrats, Caren
Krutsinger Avatar
July 17, 2019 at 6:13 AM
Thank you Andrea. I was trying to include all three - lust, loss and greed. Ha!
Mcgee Avatar
July 16, 2019 at 12:14 AM
The picture your words paint are sad indeed. Congrats on a deserved win.
Krutsinger Avatar
July 17, 2019 at 6:14 AM
Thank you Jeanne. This one was re-written many times, which is odd for so few words.
Wolf Avatar
July 15, 2019 at 9:34 PM
Congrats on your win in the contest, Caren. This senryu slays me. Impactful. ~ gw
Krutsinger Avatar
July 15, 2019 at 11:59 PM
I see that you met her then. Ha! Right.
Mitra Avatar
July 15, 2019 at 9:33 PM
This is so direct, but hits the heart.. Congrats Caren
Krutsinger Avatar
July 15, 2019 at 11:59 PM
Thank you so much Debjani. I appreciate your stopping by.
Rodrigues Avatar
July 15, 2019 at 7:18 PM
Well done! Congratulations, Caren!
Krutsinger Avatar
July 15, 2019 at 11:59 PM
Thank you so much Kim.
Ravidas Avatar
July 15, 2019 at 7:07 PM
I bet she'd never throw away the silver you won) Congrats, Caren.
Krutsinger Avatar
July 16, 2019 at 12:00 AM
She never would throw it away, but she would steal it away in the night and not leave anything for the other guy.
Kitchin Avatar
July 15, 2019 at 6:46 PM
Caren, congratulations on your winning placement in the contest, loved the twist at the end!
Krutsinger Avatar
July 16, 2019 at 12:00 AM
Thank you so much. I kept thinking "will this make sense to Tania?" I am so glad it did!
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