My poem “Your Armpits Smell Like Heaven” has now been posted among the day six offerings of the Tupelo Press 30/30 Project (9 poets have agreed to write 30 poems apiece in 30 days, to raise funds for Tupelo Press, a non-profit literary publisher). Many thanks to
Plain Jane of Family Rules: Reflections by Plain Jane, who is giving Ron Evans a run for the money for “worst 30-30 title ever.”
Your Armpits Smell Like Heaven
But your breath could melt a glacier at three
miles, she says, and then we might consider
the dirt under your nails, the way you slur…
To see the rest of the poem, click here
Tomorrow’s poem is titled “The Neurotic Dreams September in April,” thanks to the generosity of Ron Throop of Tam and Friends. I have sponsors for Saturday and Sunday, but could use one for Monday. Conjure up a title (be creative, be weird, be gentle, be poetic), donate $10 to Tupelo Press, let me know what the title is, and I’ll write the poem. The sponsored poems thus far have been a blast to write, and the titles have led me to poems I’d not otherwise have written. Believe me, I’ve never before written about armpits! If you’re so inclined, please visit the 30/30 blog at: Donate to Tupelo. Scroll down to “Is this donation in honor of a 30/30 poet?” and select my name, “Robert Okaji,” from the pull down so that Tupelo knows to credit the donation to me. And please let me know as soon as possible what your title is.
For information on sponsorships (and my other incentives), click here.
Thank you for your support! Only 24 poems to go!
O at the Edges 
Feels like you’re having fun!
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I’m having a great time, and am so very grateful to have received title sponsorships.
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Hahah! I LOVE THIS. How do I contribute work? I’d like to do the 30/30 Poem Challenge too!
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It’s much fun, if a bit challenging. You’ll find contact information about the 30/30 project here: https://tupelopress.wordpress.com/3030-project/ directly under the “donate” button.
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haha! Too stink’in funny ;-D
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Thank you. Kudos to Plain Jane for sharing it. And of course I enjoyed writing it.
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just made a donation for Monday, title for Poem:” Never Drink Anything Blue”
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Thanks, Jim. I look forward to writing the poem!
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Robert! I am thrilled! My armpits have never been happier!
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That was my fervent hope! Thank you again for helping out. I truly enjoyed it.
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You make supporting the arts fun! As it should be!
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That is a very neat challenge. I will have to tune in. This one was hilarious! Nicely done. 🙂
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It’s been fun, and I imagine will continue to be, provided the interesting titles keep appearing!
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It isn’t fair or mature to have a favorite of them all but… There you have it.
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More on the way!
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I’m watching from the trees. How you can rub words together so deftly almost a sport, is incredible. That they become genuinely superb poems on top of it? Well that’s just plain unfair! Xx
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Thank you, Feathered Sleep. Just playing with words, enjoying myself. 🙂
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That is one intriguing title accompanying an equally intriguing poem. We enjoyed reading your work, and were delighted to know that you chose to help out with your poetry. Kudos!
P.S. – Thanks for stopping by our blog! 😀
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It’s all in fun, and with a purpose – to support poetry.
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Great poetry everyone, this challenge is a great way to get the pen on fire.
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It is indeed a great challenge! And fun, too. You should try it.
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