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My Poem “Ashes” Reprinted on The Reverie

Posted on March 4, 2015 by robert okaji

My poem “Ashes,” which appeared in Extract(s) two years ago, has been reprinted on The Reverie Poetry Journal‘s blog:

Ashes

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Berna on March 4, 2015 at 3:21 pm said:

I am so impressed by your compassionate imagery. Thank you!

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- robert okaji on March 4, 2015 at 4:22 pm said:
  
  Thank you, Berna. I’m pleased it resonates with you.
  
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A Muslim Latina on March 4, 2015 at 3:24 pm said:

Congratulations!

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- robert okaji on March 4, 2015 at 4:22 pm said:
  
  Thank you.
  
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Tom Balistreri on March 4, 2015 at 4:08 pm said:

Congratulations! 🙂

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- robert okaji on March 4, 2015 at 4:23 pm said:
  
  Thanks very much.
  
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jkeeneshort on March 4, 2015 at 4:23 pm said:

Excellent poem!

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- robert okaji on March 4, 2015 at 4:29 pm said:
  
  You’re kind. Thank you.
  
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sthewriter on March 4, 2015 at 4:54 pm said:

Thank you for “liking” my recent post.

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- robert okaji on March 4, 2015 at 5:20 pm said:
  
  It was my pleasure.
  
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Jin Okubo on March 4, 2015 at 5:19 pm said:

Reblogged this on Jin Okubo.

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- robert okaji on March 4, 2015 at 5:39 pm said:
  
  Thank you for reblogging.
  
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  - Jin Okubo on March 4, 2015 at 6:33 pm said:
    
    Poetry is a very overlooked style in today’s world. Glad to see some people still write it and share it.
    
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  - robert okaji on March 5, 2015 at 7:35 am said:
    
    Poetry is everywhere, but may be hard to find at times.
    
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JC on March 4, 2015 at 9:34 pm said:

Congratulations!

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- robert okaji on March 5, 2015 at 7:35 am said:
  
  Thanks, JC.
  
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Jeff Schwaner on March 4, 2015 at 11:29 pm said:

Congrats, and great poem, man.

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- robert okaji on March 5, 2015 at 7:36 am said:
  
  Thanks Jeff. It marinated quite a while…
  
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skd on March 5, 2015 at 12:17 am said:

Congratulations. Thats awesome 👍

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- robert okaji on March 5, 2015 at 7:39 am said:
  
  Thank you. But not as awesome as your chicken mandi recipe!
  
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  - skd on March 5, 2015 at 8:15 am said:
    
    Thank you so much for your kind words. But a lot of good wishes on your phenomenal success 👍
    
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mashookrahman on March 5, 2015 at 12:37 am said:

Congratulations…!! Wish you all success in future too

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- robert okaji on March 5, 2015 at 7:39 am said:
  
  Thanks very much.
  
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Richard D on March 5, 2015 at 11:21 am said:

Enjoyed “Ashes” very much. Poetry working its magic. Thank you.

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- robert okaji on March 5, 2015 at 11:41 am said:
  
  Thank you, Richard. I’m glad it worked on you. 🙂
  
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elainelives on March 5, 2015 at 11:57 am said:

What a beautiful poem, Robert.

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- robert okaji on March 5, 2015 at 12:13 pm said:
  
  Thank you, Elaine.
  
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JojoBean on March 11, 2015 at 2:59 am said:

Eerily beautiful…

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- robert okaji on March 17, 2015 at 2:29 pm said:
  
  Thanks very much!
  
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rothpoetry on January 6, 2017 at 7:06 pm said:

Love the title!

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