Hello Nurse, by Ron Throop. Acrylic on canvas, 18 x 24.
My poem “The Neurotic Dreams September in April” has now been posted among the day seven 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 writer/artist Ron Throop, who provided the title. Please note: if you like the poem, I’m responsible. If you dislike it, Ron is to blame. 🙂 If you haven’t yet read Ron’s writing, or enjoyed his painting, I implore you to visit his blog.
The Neurotic Dreams September in April
Already I have become the beginning of a partial ghost, sleeping the summer
sleep in winter, choosing night over breakfast and the ritual of dousing lights.
This much I know: the moon returns each month, and tonight you lie awake…
To see the rest of the poem, click here
Tomorrow’s poem is titled “Bent,” thanks to the generosity of my good friend Stephanie Kaufman. I have sponsors for Sunday and Monday, but next week is mostly open. 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. 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 other sponsorships and incentives, click here.
Thank you for your support! Only 23 poems to go!
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You have such an interesting WordPress. Thank you for letting me know you’re on here, so I can keep up with your musings on subjects such as poetry and photography I have an interest in, as well!
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Thanks for stopping by!
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What amazing output in such little time! I’ve just made a donation and left the title in the comments box. Not sure if you have any more free days left, but my title is:
“Reduce heat and simmer gently without cloud cover, till sundown. Serves 2 – 7 billion.”
Okay, I had food on my mind at the time and have a cook book open to a recipe I’ll use later today. My dish (Tomato and Okra Soup) will only serve 4-6.
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Tuesday’s poem! Now whatever will I do with your title? Thank you (I think)! And your soup will serve 4-6. That’s not billion, right?
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Can’t wait to see what you cook up! Yes, just 4 – 6. We’re on rainwater here, so not enough water for that many serves 🙂
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Let’s hope I don’t burn it!
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Thanks for the plug Robert!
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You’re welcome, Ron. And thanks again for sponsoring the poem. Much appreciated.
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Reblogged this on Life in Rhymes / Vida em Versos and commented:
My fellow 30/30 Project August poet… check out his new poem!
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Thank you, Flavia.
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