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Two Haibun and a Short Poem at The Zen Space

Posted on July 10, 2018 by robert okaji

I’m delighted to have two haibun and another short piece in the Summer 2018 Showcase at The Zen Space. Many thanks to editor Marie Marshall for taking these pieces.

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merrildsmith on July 9, 2018 at 7:36 am said:

Excellent, Robert. Congratulations!

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- robert okaji on July 9, 2018 at 10:51 am said:
  
  Thank you, Merril. I’m really pleased about these.
  
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Cate on July 9, 2018 at 8:22 am said:

Congratulations, Bob!

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- robert okaji on July 9, 2018 at 10:52 am said:
  
  Thanks, Cate. My first published haibun!
  
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stephanielharper on July 9, 2018 at 12:41 pm said:

Wow! Wow! What an amazing showcase at Zen Place! I began perusing some of the REAL LIVE HAIKU there, and I found myself breathless, quivering, and smiling all at once. I need to go back!

But first, I wanted to congratulate you on this magnificent placement of “Thunder,” “Pain,” and “Waiting for the Shakuhachi…” I literally LOLed with recognition of myself in the haiku portion of “Pain.” There is a certain joy to be found in commiseration over some forms of (tragically humorous?) human hardship.

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- robert okaji on July 9, 2018 at 1:46 pm said:
  
  There’s an excellent selection of haiku there. Am pleased that my haibun found homes with them. Ha! And yes, there is a certain joy in commiseration.
  
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rivrvlogr on July 9, 2018 at 1:04 pm said:

Well done, Bob. Congratulations.

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- robert okaji on July 9, 2018 at 1:47 pm said:
  
  Thanks, Ken. You might consider sending a few pieces to The Zen Place.
  
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  - rivrvlogr on July 9, 2018 at 1:49 pm said:
    
    Thanks, Bob. It has piqued my interest.
    
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    - robert okaji on July 9, 2018 at 2:31 pm said:
      
      🙂
      
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memadtwo on July 9, 2018 at 8:19 pm said:

Wonderful group. Meditative. Congrats! (K)

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- robert okaji on July 10, 2018 at 6:21 am said:
  
  Thanks, Kerfe.
  
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All About Life on July 10, 2018 at 12:56 am said:

You’re on a roll! Congratulations Robert :O)

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- robert okaji on July 10, 2018 at 6:22 am said:
  
  Ha! Soon to be followed by a long drought, no doubt.
  
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  - All About Life on July 10, 2018 at 8:43 am said:
    
    Will keep my fingers crossed that doesn’t happen 😉
    
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