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Poem Nominated for Best of the Net

Posted on October 10, 2023 by robert okaji

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I learned a few days ago that my poem “In the Stillness of After” has been nominated by Sunlight Press for a “Best of the Net” award. I am grateful to editors Rudri Patel and Beth Burrell for this honor.

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ダニエル・シュネー on October 10, 2023 at 3:12 pm said:

That is really great! Congratulations. BTW: the T-shirts are on their way…

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- robert okaji on October 10, 2023 at 4:10 pm said:
  
  Thank you, Daniel. It’s always an honor to be nominated for these awards. And thanks again for the t-shirts!
  
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Lynne Burnett on October 10, 2023 at 3:58 pm said:

Well-deserved!

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- robert okaji on October 10, 2023 at 4:10 pm said:
  
  Thank you, Lynne!
  
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VJ on October 10, 2023 at 3:59 pm said:

Congrats!

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- robert okaji on October 10, 2023 at 4:10 pm said:
  
  Thanks very much, VJ!
  
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  - VJ on October 11, 2023 at 9:51 am said:
    
    Welcome.
    
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Cindy Georgakas on October 10, 2023 at 4:05 pm said:

wow, that’s awesome. Wishing you the very best of luck❣️

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- robert okaji on October 10, 2023 at 4:11 pm said:
  
  Thank you, Cindy. Matbe the 8th time is the charm! 😄
  
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  - Cindy Georgakas on October 10, 2023 at 6:01 pm said:
    
    Yes to this and you’re so welcome💖
    
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    - robert okaji on October 10, 2023 at 6:28 pm said:
      
      For me, the honor has truly always been the nomination.
      
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      - Cindy Georgakas on October 11, 2023 at 10:14 am said:
        
        LOVE IT💞
        
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barbaraleaver on October 10, 2023 at 4:30 pm said:

Congratulations!

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- robert okaji on October 10, 2023 at 4:36 pm said:
  
  Thank you, Barbara. It’s truly an honor.
  
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Liz Gauffreau on October 10, 2023 at 4:56 pm said:

Congratulations on this well-deserved honor, Bob! I love your poem.

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- robert okaji on October 10, 2023 at 5:21 pm said:
  
  Thank you, Liz. These nominations are always a long shot, but it’s gratifying to know that someone thought highly enough about it to actually nominate it. For me, the nomination is the award.
  
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  - Liz Gauffreau on October 10, 2023 at 5:29 pm said:
    
    You’re welcome, Bob.
    
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Luanne on October 10, 2023 at 5:43 pm said:

Congrats, Bob! Wonderful poem!

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- robert okaji on October 10, 2023 at 5:44 pm said:
  
  Thank you, Luanne. Much appreciated!
  
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  - Luanne on October 10, 2023 at 5:54 pm said:
    
    You are welcome!
    
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daninmaya on October 10, 2023 at 5:49 pm said:

I love this one, Bob. The image is perfect. We stand alone. Okay, next storm…..

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- robert okaji on October 10, 2023 at 5:51 pm said:
  
  Thanks, Dan. Alone, and yet…
  
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Susi Bocks on October 10, 2023 at 5:57 pm said:

Woo hoo! That’s awesome, Robert! 🙂

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- robert okaji on October 10, 2023 at 5:57 pm said:
  
  Thank you, Susi. It’s always a thrill.
  
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  - Susi Bocks on October 10, 2023 at 7:22 pm said:
    
    Someone recognizing what we are trying to express – priceless! 🙂
    
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    - robert okaji on October 10, 2023 at 7:35 pm said:
      
      Yes!
      
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Andrew McDowell on October 10, 2023 at 5:57 pm said:

Congratulations, Robert.

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- robert okaji on October 10, 2023 at 5:58 pm said:
  
  Thanks, Andrew!
  
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  - Andrew McDowell on October 10, 2023 at 6:07 pm said:
    
    You’re welcome.
    
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memadtwo on October 10, 2023 at 6:18 pm said:

Congratulations! And well-deserved I might add. (K)

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- robert okaji on October 10, 2023 at 6:29 pm said:
  
  Thanks, Kerfe.
  
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ebwrite2014 on October 10, 2023 at 8:01 pm said:

Congrats Robert!

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- robert okaji on October 10, 2023 at 8:01 pm said:
  
  Thank you very much!
  
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Rajani Radhakrishnan on October 10, 2023 at 11:58 pm said:

Excellent. Congratulations.

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- robert okaji on October 11, 2023 at 9:29 am said:
  
  Thank you, Rajani!
  
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Mick Canning on October 11, 2023 at 4:50 am said:

Well deserved, Robert.

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- robert okaji on October 11, 2023 at 9:31 am said:
  
  Thanks very much, Mick.
  
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derrickjknight on October 11, 2023 at 6:42 am said:

Congratulations on this well-deserved nomination – not that I have seen many of the others

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- robert okaji on October 11, 2023 at 9:31 am said:
  
  Thank you, Derrick.
  
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Jazz Jaeschke on October 11, 2023 at 11:43 am said:

Congratulations! Definitely worthy the nomination. Stripped naked but strong, purposeful is a powerful metaphor/model – the rare storm survivor. Curious if inspired by a Texas after-storm tree??

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- robert okaji on October 11, 2023 at 12:53 pm said:
  
  Thank you, Jazz. This wasn’t inspired by a particular tree, but I’ve seen a number of such trees over the years. They are awesome, in every sense of the word.
  
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floweringink on October 11, 2023 at 12:47 pm said:

Wonderful! Congratulations!

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- robert okaji on October 11, 2023 at 12:54 pm said:
  
  Thanks very much, Susan.
  
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Leigh W. Smith on October 11, 2023 at 12:51 pm said:

Even if it’s a long shot, Bob, I wish you all the good wishes possible. As for the short poem: beautiful, lean, brutal even, from stem to stern (as ever). Good luck (what little I have, I’m sending your way). 🙂

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- robert okaji on October 11, 2023 at 12:57 pm said:
  
  This is my 19th such nomination (including Pushcarts), so I no longer hold my breath (which is difficult these days anyway 😄). I’m always receptive to good luck & vibes being sent my way. Thank you!
  
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  - Leigh W. Smith on October 11, 2023 at 1:02 pm said:
    
    Lucky 19?!!
    
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    - robert okaji on October 11, 2023 at 1:02 pm said:
      
      Ha! Who knows?
      
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Jilanne Hoffmann on October 11, 2023 at 6:06 pm said:

Your work is definitely best of the net! Congrats!

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- robert okaji on October 11, 2023 at 6:14 pm said:
  
  Thanks, Jilanne! 💕
  
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Cate on October 11, 2023 at 7:34 pm said:

Congratulations, Bob!

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- robert okaji on October 11, 2023 at 7:34 pm said:
  
  Thanks, Cate!
  
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Frank Hudson on October 15, 2023 at 6:48 pm said:

Congratulations on the notice of continued good work.

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- robert okaji on October 16, 2023 at 1:42 pm said:
  
  Thank you, Frank. It’s nice to receive indications that the writing is actually being read out there in the world!
  
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Amorina Rose on October 16, 2023 at 7:36 am said:

It’s beautiful. So much emotion in so few words.

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- robert okaji on October 16, 2023 at 1:43 pm said:
  
  Thank you! I’m pleased it resonates for you.
  
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Ken Gierke / rivrvlogr on October 26, 2023 at 11:08 am said:

Wonderful, Bob! Congrats.

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