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Hey, Looks Like I’ve Won a Poetry Contest

Posted on December 19, 2018 by robert okaji

My poem “A Further Response from the Hornet’s Nest” was awarded first place in Panoply’s inaugural poetry contest. I’m still stunned from the news. Many thanks to editors Ryn Holmes, Jeff Santosuosso and Andrea Walker for this honor!

96 thoughts on “Hey, Looks Like I’ve Won a Poetry Contest”

oldepunk on December 18, 2018 at 7:03 am said:

👏 well deserved Robert, congratulations

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- robert okaji on December 18, 2018 at 7:13 am said:
  
  Thank you! It’s an honor!
  
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gaia mouse on December 18, 2018 at 7:10 am said:

Congratulations to a most deserving poet!

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- robert okaji on December 18, 2018 at 7:13 am said:
  
  You’re very kind. Thank you.
  
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the #1 Itinerary on December 18, 2018 at 7:15 am said:

Great post 😁

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- robert okaji on December 18, 2018 at 8:43 am said:
  
  Short but sweet! Thank you.
  
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stephanielharper on December 18, 2018 at 7:21 am said:

I’m thrilled that your uniquely stunning and honest poetic voice that has touched so many lives, has received the recognition of Panoply’s inaugural prize! Congratulations!

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- robert okaji on December 18, 2018 at 8:45 am said:
  
  I’m still a tad stunned, but it certainly feels good!
  
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merrildsmith on December 18, 2018 at 7:32 am said:

Congratulations, Robert! I’m thrilled for you!

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- robert okaji on December 18, 2018 at 8:47 am said:
  
  Thanks, Merril! It’s especially gratifying because I admire Panoply.
  
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Cate on December 18, 2018 at 7:34 am said:

Congratulations, Bob! And, I’m not surprised.

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- robert okaji on December 18, 2018 at 8:49 am said:
  
  Thanks, Cate. I’m still feeling surprised, but it’s a pleasant feeling!
  
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Jazz Jaeschke on December 18, 2018 at 8:01 am said:

Like waiting to open Christmas gifts … gotta wait till Panoply unwraps this poem!
Congrats in advance.

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- robert okaji on December 18, 2018 at 8:54 am said:
  
  Thanks, Jazz. I’ve been a finalist, runner up or honorable mention for various prizes, but I’m much more accustomed to flat out rejection. This one is sweet!
  
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mysticalauthoress on December 18, 2018 at 8:20 am said:

Congratulations!

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- robert okaji on December 18, 2018 at 8:55 am said:
  
  Thanks very much!
  
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The Bard on December 18, 2018 at 8:22 am said:

Congratulations, Bob. Something to juxtapose with the goat catching award. 🙂

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- robert okaji on December 18, 2018 at 8:56 am said:
  
  Thanks, Sudhanshu. This one is much sweeter smelling!
  
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Sarah Russell on December 18, 2018 at 8:31 am said:

Congratulations!!

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- robert okaji on December 18, 2018 at 9:11 am said:
  
  Thank you, Sarah!
  
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River Dixon/The Stories in Between on December 18, 2018 at 9:00 am said:

That’s great news, congratulations!

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- robert okaji on December 18, 2018 at 9:12 am said:
  
  Thanks very much! It was welcome news!
  
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  - River Dixon/The Stories in Between on December 18, 2018 at 9:25 am said:
    
    You’re welcome.
    
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short-prose-fiction on December 18, 2018 at 9:13 am said:

Congratulations!

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- robert okaji on December 18, 2018 at 9:42 am said:
  
  Thank you!
  
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  - short-prose-fiction on December 18, 2018 at 9:42 am said:
    
    My pleasure 😇
    
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Andrew McDowell on December 18, 2018 at 9:16 am said:

Congratulations!

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- robert okaji on December 18, 2018 at 9:42 am said:
  
  Thanks, Andrew.
  
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  - Andrew McDowell on December 18, 2018 at 9:50 am said:
    
    You’re welcome.
    
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pranabaxom on December 18, 2018 at 9:16 am said:

Congratulations Robert. Well deserved.

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- robert okaji on December 18, 2018 at 9:43 am said:
  
  Thank you. It is an honor.
  
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crow on December 18, 2018 at 9:35 am said:

Congratulations! That’s terrific.

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- robert okaji on December 18, 2018 at 9:44 am said:
  
  Thank you, Charles. It beats catching goats!
  
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derrickjknight on December 18, 2018 at 9:46 am said:

Very well done, Bob

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- robert okaji on December 18, 2018 at 9:46 am said:
  
  I’m thrilled, Derrick. Thank you!
  
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The Cheesesellers Wife aka Kim Whysall-Hammond on December 18, 2018 at 10:47 am said:

Wow! Well done!

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jankeough11 on December 18, 2018 at 11:46 am said:

Am sending applause and a loud hurrah!! Please let us know when their January issue comes out to read this winning gem!!!

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- robert okaji on December 18, 2018 at 12:16 pm said:
  
  Thanks, Jan. I will!
  
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Leslie on December 18, 2018 at 1:06 pm said:

YAY! Congratulations, Robert!

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- robert okaji on December 18, 2018 at 1:24 pm said:
  
  Thank you, Leslie! It’s really thrilling!
  
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rivrvlogr on December 18, 2018 at 1:10 pm said:

Well done. Congratulations, Bob!

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- robert okaji on December 18, 2018 at 1:25 pm said:
  
  Thanks, Ken. Sometimes I feel like I’m living a charmed life…
  
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James Walton on December 18, 2018 at 3:10 pm said:

Whoopee! And so you should win!

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- robert okaji on December 18, 2018 at 3:24 pm said:
  
  Thank you, James. It’s quite the honor!
  
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C on December 18, 2018 at 8:43 pm said:

Woooooo!! Congrats!

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- robert okaji on December 19, 2018 at 7:04 am said:
  
  Thanks, C. It was a surprise, to say the least.
  
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Lee Dunn on December 18, 2018 at 9:26 pm said:

Wow….congratulations.

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- robert okaji on December 19, 2018 at 7:05 am said:
  
  Thank you, Lee. A nice way to end the yesr!
  
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nanciec13 on December 18, 2018 at 9:28 pm said:

fabulous!

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- robert okaji on December 19, 2018 at 7:06 am said:
  
  My thoughts, exactly! Thank you, Nancie.
  
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Nazir on December 18, 2018 at 10:34 pm said:

Well done, poet!

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- robert okaji on December 19, 2018 at 7:06 am said:
  
  Thank you, Nazir!
  
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saynotoclowns on December 19, 2018 at 12:10 am said:

Congratulations! Not surprised at all!

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- robert okaji on December 19, 2018 at 7:07 am said:
  
  I certainly was surprised! Thank you, Vanessa.
  
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  - saynotoclowns on December 19, 2018 at 7:28 am said:
    
    You’re very welcome Robert!
    
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All About Life on December 19, 2018 at 1:04 am said:

Well done! Huge congratulations :O) x

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- robert okaji on December 19, 2018 at 7:08 am said:
  
  Thanks very much! It’s fun to share good news.
  
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Goff James on December 19, 2018 at 4:32 am said:

Great News. Congratulations. Goff

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- robert okaji on December 19, 2018 at 7:08 am said:
  
  Thanks very much, Goff.
  
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  - Goff James on December 19, 2018 at 7:11 am said:
    
    My pleasure. Goff
    
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ksbeth on December 19, 2018 at 4:47 am said:

congrats!

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- robert okaji on December 19, 2018 at 3:07 pm said:
  
  Thank you, Beth!
  
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Laraomolee! on December 19, 2018 at 7:35 am said:

Congratulations dear.. You deserve it

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- robert okaji on December 19, 2018 at 8:30 am said:
  
  Thank you!
  
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charlotteash on December 19, 2018 at 1:36 pm said:

Fantastic! Congrats! 🌟🥂🌟

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- robert okaji on December 19, 2018 at 3:09 pm said:
  
  Thanks, Charlotte! It’s a little strange to win something. Ha!
  
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Carrie Birde on December 19, 2018 at 1:51 pm said:

Wow! Congratulations! Well deserved! 🙂

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- robert okaji on December 19, 2018 at 3:10 pm said:
  
  Thank you, Carrie!
  
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Author J. B. Jenn on December 19, 2018 at 1:53 pm said:

Congratulations!!!!!!!

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- robert okaji on December 19, 2018 at 3:19 pm said:
  
  Thank you, J.B.
  
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kogrady1263 on December 19, 2018 at 3:02 pm said:

Congrats!!! What an amazing feeling!!

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- robert okaji on December 19, 2018 at 3:20 pm said:
  
  Thank you very much. It is amazing!
  
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Tanya Cliff on December 19, 2018 at 9:11 pm said:

Congratulations, Robert! The editors showed wonderful taste!

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- robert okaji on December 20, 2018 at 7:28 am said:
  
  Ha! Thank you, Tanya!
  
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ebbtide on December 19, 2018 at 9:20 pm said:

Well done!

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- robert okaji on December 20, 2018 at 7:28 am said:
  
  Thank you!
  
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annika on December 20, 2018 at 10:00 am said:

congratulations! well deserved!

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Writings By MCM on December 20, 2018 at 1:13 pm said:

Congrats

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- robert okaji on December 20, 2018 at 3:31 pm said:
  
  Thank you.
  
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  - Writings By MCM on December 21, 2018 at 1:07 pm said:
    
    Your welcome
    
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skd on December 21, 2018 at 1:12 am said:

Congratulations! Another feather in your cap👍

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- robert okaji on December 21, 2018 at 7:06 am said:
  
  Thank you. Somehow the cap still feels featherless. 🙂
  
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LargeRoomNoLight on December 22, 2018 at 9:23 pm said:

Congratulations. I love your poems. ❤️❤️❤️

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- robert okaji on December 23, 2018 at 6:49 am said:
  
  Thank you, B! Much appreciated.
  
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Sarvaartha on December 22, 2018 at 10:30 pm said:

Good one !!

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- robert okaji on December 23, 2018 at 6:52 am said:
  
  Thank you. It is quite the honor!
  
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Sarvaartha on December 22, 2018 at 10:33 pm said:

Congratulations!! but not able to read your poem .. link not opening

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- robert okaji on December 23, 2018 at 6:53 am said:
  
  Thank you. I think the poem will be published on January 4, when the new issue is released.
  
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Niirmala on December 28, 2018 at 7:28 am said:

Congratulations

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- robert okaji on December 29, 2018 at 6:09 am said:
  
  Thank you!
  
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grimspound on January 2, 2019 at 3:13 pm said:

Congratulations, Robert! Well done!!

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- robert okaji on January 2, 2019 at 8:39 pm said:
  
  Thank you, Dianne! Much appreciated.
  
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lornawoodauthor on January 9, 2019 at 8:37 am said:

Congratulations!! I know how hard it is to win.

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- robert okaji on January 9, 2019 at 11:30 am said:
  
  Thank you very much!
  
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Emperor Publishing LLC on January 17, 2019 at 12:56 pm said:

Congratulations!

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- robert okaji on January 17, 2019 at 2:49 pm said:
  
  Thank you!
  
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