O at the Edges

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Water Witching, We Hear

Posted on April 10, 2020 by robert okaji

dry

Water Witching, We Hear

The rattle of stalks
along dirt roads,

whispery days
sifting through
parched
light,

you say
patience, my
friend, and again,

patience.

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“Water Witching, We Hear” first appeared on the blog in April 2017.

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beth on April 9, 2020 at 7:42 am said:

sometimes the hardest thing

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- robert okaji on April 10, 2020 at 9:49 am said:
  
  Thanks, Beth. Yes, indeed!
  
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memadtwo on April 9, 2020 at 8:22 am said:

We are all inhabiting this landscape. (K)

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- robert okaji on April 10, 2020 at 9:49 am said:
  
  More and more so each day, Kerfe!
  
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Carrie Birde on April 9, 2020 at 10:27 am said:

Still a favorite ❤

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- robert okaji on April 10, 2020 at 9:50 am said:
  
  Glad to hear that, Carrie. Thank you.
  
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Laci on April 9, 2020 at 10:42 am said:

Patience is something we all need right now.

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- robert okaji on April 10, 2020 at 9:50 am said:
  
  The supply seems to be dwindling, just when we need it most!
  
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Lucy on April 9, 2020 at 11:39 am said:

Beautifully written with such an in depth meaning. Lovely imagery as well.

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- robert okaji on April 10, 2020 at 9:51 am said:
  
  You’re very kind, Lucy. Thank you.
  
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chicky1968 on April 10, 2020 at 10:29 pm said:

Love it! Very visual.

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- robert okaji on April 11, 2020 at 5:43 pm said:
  
  Thanks very much. An homage to the imagists, I suppose. 🙂
  
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Flowerpoet on April 15, 2020 at 5:00 pm said:

Beautiful ! 👏💕

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