She truly is. She asked me if I knew of any poets to review. So I got my three Okaji books down off the shelf, sent her to this blog, and she picked you over T.S. Eliot. Well, of course!
I think they turned out fine, honestly. It is always strange seeing (or even just hearing) recordings of ourselves, especially when they depict such personal actions as reading our words.
Your voice and facial expressions go very well with the poem’s pace, focus … true, you’re technically peering into your computer screen – but isn’t that a bit of a hornet’s nest at times?
I love it!
So good! I think (other than the video of you performing at a poetry night) this is the first time I’ve seen a video recording. I’m a big fan of the audio recordings so this was a treat! Brilliant, as always!
What a beautiful poem
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Thanks very much, Shantanu.
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My absolute pleasure
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Hey, that’s you … being brilliant again!
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Ha! I prefer being a disembodied voice via a recording, but…
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You’re in for it now Robert. I think my daughter will be reviewing your work in AP English this quarter.
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Uh oh! If she actually does that and has any questions, I’m available to answer!
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She truly is. She asked me if I knew of any poets to review. So I got my three Okaji books down off the shelf, sent her to this blog, and she picked you over T.S. Eliot. Well, of course!
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Cool! First time I’ve been picked over T.S. Of course, I reply to emails. I hear he’s a bit quiet these days.
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Thanks Robert, I’ll tell her.
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Congratulations, again, Robert. Excellent work.
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Thank you. I’m a little self-conscious about videos, but it turned out okay.
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I think they turned out fine, honestly. It is always strange seeing (or even just hearing) recordings of ourselves, especially when they depict such personal actions as reading our words.
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I’m used to audio recordings, but video is still new to me, hence the feeling.
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That makes sense… It is a new experience. Such things take time to adjust to.
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I’ll probably always prefer the relative anonymity of voice recordings. 🙂
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Excellent! and further congratulations, always well-deserved. (K)
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Thanks, Kerfe!
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That’s Great! Congratulations, Bob!
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I would have preferred doing something a little more original with the video, but I did what I could with what I have. 🙂
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What a wonderful poem! Congrats, Bob!
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Thank you, Luanne!
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Your voice and facial expressions go very well with the poem’s pace, focus … true, you’re technically peering into your computer screen – but isn’t that a bit of a hornet’s nest at times?
I love it!
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Perhaps I was focused on the poem’s inspiration… 🙂
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So good! I think (other than the video of you performing at a poetry night) this is the first time I’ve seen a video recording. I’m a big fan of the audio recordings so this was a treat! Brilliant, as always!
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Thank you! You are always so kind!
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Congratulations Robert, that’s awesome :O) x
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Thanks very much!
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Congrats, Robert!
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Thank you, Leslie.
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Brilliant is an apt description.
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Ah, thank you, Leslie! 🙂
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Congratulations, Robert! The piece is wonderful.
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Thanks very much, Tanya. Much appreciated.
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Okaji smashing it. Congrats. Luckily never “too late” to write flawless poetry.
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Some poems write themselves. This was one of those.
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True that. Finding my stride again at the moment & had a eureka the other day where one just slipped out like an unannounced eructation.
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I’m always surprised when that happens, but ever so grateful.
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Hi Robert – what a treat to see and hear your evocative and lush thoughts transported through flesh – beautifully done and congratulations!
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Thank you very much!
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Congratulations! I don’t even remember how I stumbled over your blog…I’m so glad that I did. Your poems are a tonic ❤
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Ah, Carrie. Thank you. 😊
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Well done Robert,waiting to review more….
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Thank you, Tristram. You’ll find a few poems here!
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Congratulations… well done
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Thank you very much.
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