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Poem Live at Spirit Lake Review

Posted on May 8, 2025 by robert okaji

I’m delighted to announce that my poem “Love Poem with Eight Questions” is live at Spirit Lake Review. Many thanks to the Spirit Lake Review editorial team for taking this piece!

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Lynne Burnett on May 8, 2025 at 1:54 pm said:

Oh, Bob, what a beautiful and poignant poem! Those questions! – sure get right to the heart of the matter!💜

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- robert okaji on May 8, 2025 at 3:42 pm said:
  
  I’m inspired daily by the love of my life!
  
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stephanielharper on May 8, 2025 at 2:45 pm said:

My Heart.

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- robert okaji on May 8, 2025 at 3:43 pm said:
  
  And mine…
  
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Andrew McDowell on May 8, 2025 at 3:40 pm said:

Congratulations.

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- robert okaji on May 8, 2025 at 3:43 pm said:
  
  Thank you.
  
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  - Andrew McDowell on May 8, 2025 at 3:44 pm said:
    
    You’re welcome.
    
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Liz Gauffreau on May 8, 2025 at 6:30 pm said:

Congratulations, Bob! Clicking over to read.

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- robert okaji on May 8, 2025 at 7:08 pm said:
  
  Thanks, as always, Liz.
  
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  - Liz Gauffreau on May 8, 2025 at 9:36 pm said:
    
    You’re welcome, Bob. I was moved by the poem.
    
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    - robert okaji on May 9, 2025 at 7:42 am said:
      
      I’m so pleased you like it, Liz. Thank you.
      
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      - Liz Gauffreau on May 9, 2025 at 10:03 am said:
        
        You’re welcome, Bob.
        
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memadtwo on May 8, 2025 at 7:06 pm said:

Just the title itself is so poignant. Endless those questions, really. (K)

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- robert okaji on May 8, 2025 at 7:09 pm said:
  
  The questions are endless!
  
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Cindy Georgakas on May 9, 2025 at 1:31 am said:

Awesome, Robert! 🙌

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- robert okaji on May 9, 2025 at 7:39 am said:
  
  Thank you, Cindy.
  
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  - Cindy Georgakas on May 9, 2025 at 11:42 am said:
    
    Welcome, Robert! 🩷
    
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derrickjknight on May 9, 2025 at 4:11 am said:

Congratulations on the publication of this deeply reflective poem.

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- robert okaji on May 9, 2025 at 7:40 am said:
  
  Thanks, Derrick. I still have a few poems left in me.
  
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  - derrickjknight on May 9, 2025 at 12:18 pm said:
    
    I’m sure
    
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Jazz Kendrick on May 9, 2025 at 10:34 pm said:

Beautiful, and stirs a few questions of my own (that I tend to sorta stifle…)

Especially like first kiss floating, following you and Stephanie.

Hugs and hopes

Jazz – btw now jazzkendrick@icloud.com

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- robert okaji on May 10, 2025 at 5:08 pm said:
  
  I have few answers, but the questions keep coming!
  
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Frank Hudson on May 19, 2025 at 11:47 pm said:

This Sunday I had a goth date with my spouse at a local cemetery and crematoria, mainly to see the early 20th century inspired Pre-Raphaelite/William Morris-like chapel there. And now tonight I read your poem with ash foretold and lover’s questions, and I think of you again.

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- robert okaji on May 21, 2025 at 2:50 pm said:
  
  As always, I am full of questions, but the answers are in short supply…
  
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