My Poem, “Even the Light” Is in La Presa Posted on June 1, 2017 by robert okaji My poem, “Even the Light,” has been published in the May issue of La Presa. Many thanks to editor Lee Gould for taking this piece. Share this:TwitterFacebookTumblrPinterestLike Loading... Related
Wonderful little poem, Bob! And thanks for the introduction to a Canadian press! LikeLiked by 1 person Reply ↓
I seem to have more luck with Canadian presses than those in Texas! And thanks, Lynne. It’s always good to hear from you. LikeLike Reply ↓
I know those days, when the air feels like a gelatinous bath. Nice one. LikeLiked by 2 people Reply ↓
Walk away, kick a stone. Have a brew, words come back, like misplaced spectacles. LikeLiked by 2 people Reply ↓
That little itch could be telling you something… What you add to the light always yields a positive net result in my book! Outstanding! Congrats, amico! LikeLiked by 1 person Reply ↓
Bravo. Robert. How your words resonate. They are in good company; thank you for La Preza. LikeLiked by 1 person Reply ↓
Thanks, Mary. I was particularly pleased to find a place in this publication, which includes writers from all over North America. LikeLiked by 1 person Reply ↓
As I turn the pages I was again and again arrested by fine pieces. I only wish I can read Spanish. LikeLiked by 1 person Reply ↓
Congratulations Poet! I bet it feels great! Much continued success and prosperity. LikeLiked by 1 person Reply ↓
Congratulations Bob. Lovely poem. The unwashed and unfolded- you inspire me to look in a new way at the things I prefer to look away from. LikeLiked by 1 person Reply ↓
Thanks, Mek. Those little things make up my life. Hmm. I wonder what that says about me… 🤔 LikeLiked by 1 person Reply ↓
I have so far only read 1 poem of yours that made me wonder what it says about you haha. The cruel insect killer one 😯 LikeLiked by 1 person Reply ↓
My wife said she was having second thoughts about sharing a bed with the person who wrote that one… LikeLiked by 1 person Reply ↓
Yes I think I remember you saying in the post haha. You can never truly know another person 😨 LikeLike Reply ↓
And sometimes (in retrospect, of course) those days can be the most productive of all… As always, wonderful capture. (K) LikeLiked by 1 person Reply ↓
Congratulations. I enjoyed that very much. It said a lot in your unique way. LikeLiked by 1 person Reply ↓
Congratulations!!
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It’s always fun, Leslie. Thank you!
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Good stuff! Great poem.
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Thanks, Jeff!
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Wonderful little poem, Bob! And thanks for the introduction to a Canadian press!
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I seem to have more luck with Canadian presses than those in Texas! And thanks, Lynne. It’s always good to hear from you.
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I know those days, when the air feels like a gelatinous bath. Nice one.
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And today may be one of them! Thank you, Dermott.
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Walk away, kick a stone. Have a brew, words come back, like misplaced spectacles.
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That is my experience, too.
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Congrats!
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Thank you.
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That little itch could be telling you something…
What you add to the light always yields a positive net result in my book!
Outstanding! Congrats, amico!
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And sometimes scratching feels so good! Thank you, Ms. H.
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Bravo. Robert. How your words resonate. They are in good company; thank you for La Preza.
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Thanks, Mary. I was particularly pleased to find a place in this publication, which includes writers from all over North America.
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As I turn the pages I was again and again arrested by fine pieces. I only wish I can read Spanish.
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Same here.
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Congratulations!
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Thanks very much, Barbara.
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Congratulations.
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Thanks, Jeni!
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Congratulations!
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Thank you, Andrew.
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You’re welcome.
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Congratulations.
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Thank you!
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Congratulations Poet! I bet it feels great! Much continued success and prosperity.
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It always feels great. Thank you.
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Congratulations Bob. Lovely poem. The unwashed and unfolded- you inspire me to look in a new way at the things I prefer to look away from.
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Thanks, Mek. Those little things make up my life. Hmm. I wonder what that says about me… 🤔
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I have so far only read 1 poem of yours that made me wonder what it says about you haha. The cruel insect killer one 😯
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My wife said she was having second thoughts about sharing a bed with the person who wrote that one…
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Yes I think I remember you saying in the post haha. You can never truly know another person 😨
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And sometimes (in retrospect, of course) those days can be the most productive of all…
As always, wonderful capture. (K)
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Oh, yes. In retrospect. Ha. Thank you, Kerfe.
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Congratulations, Bob.
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Thanks very much, Ken.
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Congratulations. I enjoyed that very much. It said a lot in your unique way.
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Thank you very much!
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You’re welcome.
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