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Best of the Net Nomination by Cirrus Poetry Review

Posted on August 21, 2019 by robert okaji

My poem “To the Vase Whose Emptiness Beckons” has been nominated for Best of the Net by Cirrus Poetry Review. In addition, it was named poem of the month for January by Cirrus. I am grateful to editor Hannah Norman for this nomination and the poem of the month honor.

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Andrew McDowell on August 20, 2019 at 7:22 am said:

Congrats!

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- robert okaji on August 20, 2019 at 10:46 am said:
  
  Thank you, Andrew. It’s always thrilling to be nominated.
  
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  - Andrew McDowell on August 20, 2019 at 11:05 am said:
    
    You’re welcome.
    
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astro Bhrigupandit on August 20, 2019 at 7:23 am said:

very good poem,thanks for sharing it.

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- robert okaji on August 20, 2019 at 10:47 am said:
  
  Thanks very much.
  
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astro Bhrigupandit on August 20, 2019 at 7:24 am said:

wonderful

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- robert okaji on August 20, 2019 at 10:47 am said:
  
  It’s an honor to be nominated.
  
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stephanielharper on August 20, 2019 at 8:23 am said:

You’re a rockstar! 😎

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- robert okaji on August 20, 2019 at 10:47 am said:
  
  Ha! But thank you.
  
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Megha's World on August 20, 2019 at 8:38 am said:

Congratulations Robert

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- robert okaji on August 20, 2019 at 10:48 am said:
  
  Thanks very much!
  
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qbit on August 20, 2019 at 8:44 am said:

Congrats! Well deserved.

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- robert okaji on August 20, 2019 at 10:48 am said:
  
  Thank you!
  
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rivrvlogr on August 20, 2019 at 10:27 am said:

Good news, Bob. Kudos!

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- robert okaji on August 20, 2019 at 10:49 am said:
  
  Thanks, Ken. These things are always a surprise, and always thrilling!
  
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Lynne Burnett on August 20, 2019 at 11:02 am said:

Congratulations to the man whose brilliance beckons! Fingers crossed for you, Bob!

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- robert okaji on August 20, 2019 at 11:44 am said:
  
  Ha! And thank you, Lynne!
  
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Cate on August 20, 2019 at 12:03 pm said:

Congratulations, Bob!

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- robert okaji on August 20, 2019 at 12:30 pm said:
  
  Thank you, Cate!
  
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memadtwo on August 20, 2019 at 1:21 pm said:

An honor well deserved. (K)

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- robert okaji on August 20, 2019 at 2:10 pm said:
  
  Thanks very much, Kerfe!
  
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charlotteash on August 20, 2019 at 1:59 pm said:

Congrats, Robert!

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- robert okaji on August 20, 2019 at 2:11 pm said:
  
  Thank you, Charlotte!
  
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nananoyz on August 20, 2019 at 4:56 pm said:

Congratulations!

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- robert okaji on August 21, 2019 at 10:34 am said:
  
  Thank you, Leslie!
  
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Susi Bocks on August 20, 2019 at 6:50 pm said:

That’s awesome, Robert! Congratulations!

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- robert okaji on August 21, 2019 at 10:33 am said:
  
  Thanks, Susi!
  
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Ajibola Sunday on August 21, 2019 at 7:24 am said:

Congratulations Bob. Besides, I’ve just posted that my Haibun titled Phoenix.

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- robert okaji on August 21, 2019 at 10:33 am said:
  
  Thanks, A-Jay. Your haibun has come a long way!
  
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  - Ajibola Sunday on August 21, 2019 at 10:36 am said:
    
    Yes indeed. And it’s now been posted, finally. 😀
    
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    - Ajibola Sunday on August 21, 2019 at 10:44 am said:
      
      Thanks for your critical reviews!
      
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      - robert okaji on August 22, 2019 at 8:03 pm said:
        
        You’re very welcome.
        
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    - robert okaji on August 22, 2019 at 8:02 pm said:
      
      Good job!
      
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thanisamanyan on August 21, 2019 at 2:15 pm said:

Congrats, great yearning to read the poem. Will find it though.

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- robert okaji on August 22, 2019 at 8:02 pm said:
  
  Thanks very much!
  
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onecarriage on August 26, 2019 at 4:17 pm said:

Congratulations and felicitations on a well-deserved honour!

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turntablesbb7 on August 27, 2019 at 1:39 pm said:

Murmurs of concern… A relaxed dimmed light. Like this part! 😉

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