O at the Edges

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Poem Featured on Imperfect Life

Posted on July 14, 2016 by robert okaji

My poem “If We Burn,” which has appeared on the blog twice, is featured on Imperfect Life, an Australian online magazine. It is, sadly, topical.

48 thoughts on “Poem Featured on Imperfect Life”

emotionsoflife2016 on July 13, 2016 at 9:40 am said:

Marvelous

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- robert okaji on July 13, 2016 at 9:52 am said:
  
  Thank you!
  
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  - emotionsoflife2016 on July 13, 2016 at 10:10 am said:
    
    My pleasure. You are amazing
    
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    - robert okaji on July 13, 2016 at 10:11 am said:
      
      And you are too kind!
      
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Leigh W. Smith on July 13, 2016 at 9:50 am said:

Congratulations once again, friend. One of my favorites of yours, Bob. “Are words ever enough?” indeed. Alas, they cannot replace, supplant, or reanimate any innocent lives lost.
On a lighter note, you should add to your author bio that you clearly live with some guitars (mandolins? lutes? banjos? ukeleles?), too. 🙂

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- robert okaji on July 13, 2016 at 10:01 am said:
  
  Thanks, Leigh. This one saddens me. I wish it held no relevance.
  
  Yes, guitars and mandolins, though I haven’t touched the mandolin in quite a while. The guitar in that photo is one I bought in Naples, Italy in 1976. It’s a little worn, but then so am I. 🙂
  
  I once broached the possibility of learning the banjo, but The Lovely Wife said “If you get a banjo, I have one word for you: divorce.” So, no banjo. But I have been thinking about picking up a banjitar (guitar neck, banjo body). 🙂
  
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  - Leigh W. Smith on July 14, 2016 at 8:42 am said:
    
    Have you seen Pat Metheny’s 42-string guitar? She’ll love it if you have a custom one made similar to that! (kidding, of course)
    
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    - robert okaji on July 14, 2016 at 8:56 am said:
      
      Ha! All I need is another instrument I can’t play.
      
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t.s.wright on July 13, 2016 at 9:57 am said:

Do you send these out as submissions or do people find your poetry and ask to share it?

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- robert okaji on July 13, 2016 at 10:05 am said:
  
  Some I send out, others are requested. I generally don’t submit those that I post first on the blog, as many publishers frown upon that. So I juggle a bit – which poems to post, which to submit to publications. This one was requested.
  
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elizabeth stokkebye on July 13, 2016 at 9:57 am said:

Great! Congrats.

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- robert okaji on July 13, 2016 at 10:06 am said:
  
  Thanks very much.
  
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whippetwisdom on July 13, 2016 at 10:46 am said:

Such a beautiful poem and congratulations with having it published on Imperfect Life :o)

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- robert okaji on July 13, 2016 at 11:07 am said:
  
  Thank you.
  
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  - whippetwisdom on July 13, 2016 at 12:25 pm said:
    
    You are welcome :o)
    
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Madame Ephyra on July 13, 2016 at 10:58 am said:

oh wow.. I really like this. It really makes you think! 🙂 reblogging

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- robert okaji on July 13, 2016 at 11:08 am said:
  
  Thank you. That’s all a poet can hope for.
  
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Words With Wings on July 13, 2016 at 11:11 am said:

Congratulations! It is a lovely poem. Very insightful!

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- robert okaji on July 13, 2016 at 11:32 am said:
  
  Thanks very much. So pleased you found it so.
  
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stephanielharper on July 13, 2016 at 11:20 am said:

Congrats, Sir Robert! I’ve been driving teens. In traffic. To places. All week! I haven’t yet had a chance to read your post from yesterday or today, but I am looking forward to getting some time with both soon!

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- robert okaji on July 13, 2016 at 11:34 am said:
  
  Thank you, Stephanie. Life has a way of interfering with my reading, too.
  
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janeygingerboy on July 13, 2016 at 1:10 pm said:

Stunning words!

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- robert okaji on July 13, 2016 at 2:16 pm said:
  
  Thank you, Jane. Much appreciated.
  
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ladyphoenix2016 on July 13, 2016 at 1:19 pm said:

Congratulations!!! A deep, but very poetic piece as always 🙂

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- robert okaji on July 13, 2016 at 2:18 pm said:
  
  You’re very kind. Thank you.
  
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Grandtrines on July 13, 2016 at 7:10 pm said:

Reblogged this on Still Another Photoblog.

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- robert okaji on July 13, 2016 at 7:13 pm said:
  
  Thank you for reblogging.
  
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  - Grandtrines on July 13, 2016 at 7:14 pm said:
    
    You are welcome!
    
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Tom on July 13, 2016 at 9:08 pm said:

Sad or not, always look forward to reading your stuff…

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- robert okaji on July 13, 2016 at 9:23 pm said:
  
  Thanks very much, Tom. I believe our favorite poets lists have much in common!
  
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ajaykohli on July 14, 2016 at 4:11 am said:

Wish could read here

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- robert okaji on July 14, 2016 at 6:01 am said:
  
  I linked it up above (the magazine’s name), but I also posted it here on April 5. And thank you again for your support.
  
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  - ajaykohli on July 14, 2016 at 6:21 am said:
    
    OK ,most welcome
    
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Frances 🌺 on July 15, 2016 at 5:51 am said:

Moving and memorable poetry, Robert 🙏🏻

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- robert okaji on July 15, 2016 at 6:04 am said:
  
  Thank you, Frances.
  
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Jilanne Hoffmann on July 15, 2016 at 11:54 am said:

WordPress is acting up for me. For some reason I can’t like posts. And it doesn’t know who I am when I comment, even if I’m logged into my account. I’m in WordPress limbo!!! I’ll go take a look at your poem now. Am heading off to a week-long writing workshop. I’ve been scarce while getting ready for it. Perhaps that’s why WordPress is punishing me…..

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- robert okaji on July 16, 2016 at 12:30 pm said:
  
  I’ve recently suffered several days of frustration following frustration, so I understand well your feeling of limbo. Have a fun, productive week at the workshop!
  
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Nancy J on July 22, 2016 at 10:55 pm said:

How wonderful! Congrats!

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- robert okaji on July 23, 2016 at 7:01 am said:
  
  Thank you, Nancy.
  
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  - Nancy J on July 23, 2016 at 11:22 am said:
    
    You’re welcome!
    
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frankprem on July 23, 2016 at 7:35 am said:

Congratulations Robert. That’s a grand achievement.

Cheers,

Frank

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- robert okaji on August 4, 2016 at 5:40 am said:
  
  Thank you, Frank. Much appreciated.
  
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novonay on August 4, 2016 at 1:14 am said:

Fantastically intriguing poerty.Thank you for sharing.Blessings.

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- robert okaji on August 4, 2016 at 5:40 am said:
  
  Thanks very much. So glad you enjoyed it.
  
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Paul Tim Richard on August 12, 2016 at 12:33 pm said:

Thank you Robert for reading my posts and liking. I finally figured out where to post a comment! I’m grateful for the feedback you and others give. I enjoy your poetic perspective, as well.

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- robert okaji on August 12, 2016 at 1:06 pm said:
  
  You’re very welcome. Thanks for stopping by.
  
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chaosgatebook on August 12, 2016 at 7:20 pm said:

I love “blow softly on the ember.” Don’t we all?

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- robert okaji on August 12, 2016 at 8:03 pm said:
  
  Thanks very much.
  
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