I am thrilled to report that my prose poem “Metastases” has been nominated for a Best of the Net award by Does It Have Pockets. I am grateful to editor Camille Griep and her team for publishing and nominating this piece.
O at the Edges
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O at the Edges 
Bob, wow. This is one hell of a poem. I’m seriously impressed.
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Thank you, Alison. I may finally be figuring out this poetry thing! 😄
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Fantastic poem and well-deserved nomination – congrats, Bob!
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Thanks, Lynne. I certainly never expected such a response from the publication!
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congratulations!
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Thank you very much!
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Well done, Bob. Congratulations.
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Thanks, Ken. It’s always gratifying to learn that a publication values your work!
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Congratulations!
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Thank you, Andrew!
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You’re welcome.
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Wow! I jumped at left ventricle. Mine damaged by chemo or radiation. Sacrificed for time.
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Sending hugs. Wonderful poem.
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Thanks so much, Barbara.
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My heart is undamaged from treatment, so I should count my blessings. There’s enough bad going on as it is…🙂
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congratulations, Robert 🙂 top poem
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Thank you, John. Much appreciated!
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To echo others, “Wow!” Powerful poem, amazing writing as always, Robert.
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Thanks, Betty. Writing, as always, is my balm.
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Congratulations! You take us with you, and what a ride. (K)
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Thanks, Kerfe. As is my custom, I’ve documented this journey through poetry. The trip has been wilder lately—I begin a new chemotherapy regimen on Tuesday—and can only hope that I’ll be able to continue the ride for a while longer.
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Me too. A lot of us.
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Day one of the new drug. So far, so good!
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A good start.
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I expected the experience to be much more difficult, based upon what I’ve read from other recipients. It’s early, but we’ll see.
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Such a meaningful poem. I wish you didn’t have to know it
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Thanks, Derrick. At least I never run out of material to write about. 😄
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“If the treatments work, I will gather time, listen to those I once ignored, recover lost energy. If I regain my voice, I will sing. “ I want to hugs these lines for all of us on this journey.
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And what I admire is that not only are you still writing, you are writing fantastic stuff. I pick up a pen and put it down.
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Thank you, Barbara. This is my calling in life. What else can I do?
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Time is precious, but so is the ability to sing, in whatever fashion available!
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Congratulations on your poem’s well-deserved nomination.
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Thanks very much, Liz. It’s always an honor.
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You’re welcome, Bob.
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Congratulations, Robert! Amazing piece!
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Thanks very much, Susi!
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You’re welcome!
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