My poem “Missing Loved Ones,” the first draft of which came to being during the 2016 August 30-30 challenge, has been nominated by Eclectica for Best of the Net. Many thanks to poetry editor Jen Finstrom for her generosity and encouragement, and to my longtime friend, Emily Bailey, for sponsoring the poem and providing the title.
Congratulations. It’s a lovely poem. Well deserved.
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Thank you, Robert. These things are always unexpected, and more precious for that.
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That is an amazing poem. A single thread from a small living being to Ganymede and back, via love and death and memory. Beautiful, and well deserved nomination.
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Thank you, JRB!
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Bravo!
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Thanks , Jazz. I’m really thrilled about this one. Eclectica was the first online publication I ever submitted to, waaaaay back when.
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I’m glad to see you getting the recognition. You deserve it.
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Thank you, Ellen. I certainly appreciate the attention. 🙂
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Everything you do is the best of the Net!
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Ha! And thank you, Daniel. I just write these pieces and then let them go. Of course most of them come back time and again…
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Congratulations!
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Thanks very much!
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You are welcome!
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Wonderful! Congratulations.
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Thank you, Alex.
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Wonderful news, Robert, congratulations!
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Thank you, Anna Marie. I’m truly honored.
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Congrats!
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Thanks, Andrew!
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You’re welcome.
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Congratulations!
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Thank you, Kim.
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Hurrah! “Missing Loved Ones” is a particular beauty among beauties, Bob. The ending — “This scarf, her love. That shirt, my heart.” — is devastating. I am so glad to see this work thus honored.
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Thank you, Cate. I’m deeply appreciative of this nomination.
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Wonderful news! Congrats!
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Thanks, Charlotte. You just never know what’ll come of these pieces…
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Recognition well deserved. Kudos, Bob.
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Thank you, Ken.
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Congratulations! and of course, well-deserved. (K)
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Thank you, Kerfe. I’ve had more such success than I’d ever imagined was possible.
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It makes me feel good to see it. You are an inspiration to keep writing too (although much more disciplined and focused than I)
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You honor me, Kerfe. I’ve been blessed with the time and energy to devote to something I love!
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Congratulations, Robert. Wonderful poem!
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Thanks so much, Merril!
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Such great news!!! Congratulations Robert!
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Thank you, Susan. It is an honor.
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Bravo Robert. A subtle and sensitive poem.
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Thank you, John.
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It’s beautiful Bob. I was thinking about you today so had to come read what you’re up to.
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Thanks, Mek! I was surprised but delighted to receive the nomination. I hope you’re doing well and baking some beautiful, awesome cakes!
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I recently baked a butter cake with blue butter cream frosting topped with hundreds and thousands (sprinkles). Loosley representing WaterAid and the colours of the Sustainable Development Goals. It tasted good too! I’m not surprised at all by your nomination!
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Now that sounds delicious! I’m so used to laboring in obscurity that any sort if recognition surprises me. 🙂
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Might feel isolated in your shed while labouring, but you have a global following! Far from obscure! 😊
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Ah, Mek. I feel my head swelling…🙂
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Well then it must be time to fo something grounding, like clean up after your chihuahua 💩 😂
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Ha! That did it! Uh oh. The head is shrinking…
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That’s wonderful! Congratulations!
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Thanks, Leslie. I never expect any nominations or awards, so receiving one is such a bonus!
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Very good news & the best of luck.
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Thanks, Daniel. The nomination itself if the honor, as far as I’m concerned.
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Tis tis, no quarrel there.
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Awesome!!! Congratulations and good luck!
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All three of the poems on there are fantastic!
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I’m so pleased you liked them. Thank you!
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Thank you, Arbie!
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Congratulations you deserved it
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Thanks very much.
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Congratulations! It’s nice to have your work appreciated!
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Thank you, Susi!
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So proud of you, Robert!
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Thank you very much!
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Congratulations!!
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Thanks, Craig!
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