O at the Edges

Musings on poetry, language, perception, numbers, food, and anything else that slips through the cracks.

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A poet considers the intersections of language and numbers, connections between disparate entities – the currents stirring within the Phoenician iteration of our letter M and the Japanese character for water, mizu, or the intertwined strands of solar wind and shadows, black-chinned hummingbirds and coastal death rituals – all, of course, while contemplating good food and that most magnificent of elixirs, beer, which may have been the very foundation of civilization. Or not.

1,419 thoughts on “About”

The Overlord Bear on April 18, 2014 at 5:00 am said:

I think calmness and honesty are also essential to the poet and any other sort of artist. Sufficient food, exercise, and rest can help, yes. An artwork can also help in making another artwork, too! Hm, I think that inspiration is all around us, you know! ^_^

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landl30 on April 18, 2014 at 10:36 am said:

Nice, Simple. Calming… and the beer ain’t bad either!
Blessings,
Len Freeman, poemsperday.com

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bill on April 19, 2014 at 10:54 am said:

Thanks for the “like” on my signs photos, Robert.

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Laili on April 20, 2014 at 1:13 pm said:

Thank you for the like!

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Nazir on April 21, 2014 at 8:31 pm said:

Robert, your “likes” spur me on to greater efforts! Thank you.

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- robert okaji on April 22, 2014 at 6:01 pm said:
  
  Nazir, you’ve inspired me to order several books of Tamil love poetry. Thank you!
  
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Bobbi on April 21, 2014 at 8:33 pm said:

Thanks for visiting my blog and the “like”. Congratulations on the publication of your poem.

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- robert okaji on April 22, 2014 at 6:00 pm said:
  
  Thanks very much!
  
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Liam on April 22, 2014 at 1:57 am said:

Thanks for liken 😎

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Vonna on April 22, 2014 at 11:39 pm said:

Thanks for liking my post.

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Elizabeth di Grazia on April 24, 2014 at 6:49 am said:

Thanks for liking Wordsisters. I’ll check your blog out.

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author winona on April 24, 2014 at 9:46 pm said:

It is for certain that you must remain calm when writing, not unless one of your protagonist characters is running around in your head.

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Karen Lynne Klink on April 25, 2014 at 11:50 am said:

I read somewhere that one should attempt to write at the edges. How appropriate.
Thanks for dropping by my blog.

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- robert okaji on April 25, 2014 at 2:35 pm said:
  
  Sometimes the real work begins at the edges.
  
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rachelgrace2014 on April 25, 2014 at 1:13 pm said:

thanks for liking my poems and following me!

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Lori Carlson on April 27, 2014 at 8:00 am said:

Thanks for stopping by and reading me. Much appreciated =)

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whocouldknowthen on April 28, 2014 at 2:58 am said:

hi Robert, just thought i’d visit a bit to ty for liking my recent story, i really appreciate you taking the time to read it through. it felt good after a winter of poetry to exercise those dormant prose muscles!

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- robert okaji on April 28, 2014 at 4:24 pm said:
  
  Loved the bird! I, too, find the urge to stretch a bit and try out seldom used muscles.
  
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LouLou on April 28, 2014 at 11:00 am said:

Like your about paragraph.So simply said. thanks for checking my site too.

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Obsidian Dreams on April 29, 2014 at 1:56 pm said:

Thanks for the like 🙂 and congratulations on getting ‘Trains’ published!

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kaytisweetlandrasmussen83 on April 29, 2014 at 8:05 pm said:

Thanks for the like Robert!

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thatssojacob on April 30, 2014 at 2:49 pm said:

Robert – thanks for visiting my blog! You are welcome anytime. Greetings from Madison, WI USA aka home of your newest follower! Have a great day.

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Lori Carlson on May 2, 2014 at 6:20 am said:

Thanks for stopping by my blog and having a read.

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lifehelps on May 2, 2014 at 11:48 am said:

Hello, Robert. Thank you for liking “The Hiker” on A Journey to Wholeness. My plan is to make this blog a source of encouragement for people as they heal and grow. Your site looks like a place to visit often, so I will follow you. Hannah

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- robert okaji on May 4, 2014 at 8:22 am said:
  
  I enjoy your blog, Hannah. Thanks very much.
  
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Laine Jensen on May 3, 2014 at 11:05 pm said:

Thank you for visiting last month. I’m glad to meet you through your work. You are an inspiration.

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philstanfield on May 4, 2014 at 11:54 pm said:

Hello Robert, thank you for your like of my post from Hegel. I appreciate the minimal nature of your blog. Best wishes, Phil Stanfield

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phdwriters on May 7, 2014 at 8:17 am said:

Thanks for the like on my page. I’m really enjoying your poetry, congratulations on getting published! 🙂

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annascuisine on May 7, 2014 at 8:45 am said:

Hello, Robert! Thank you for liking my post, “Ready for Summer?”. I appreciate it. I love your adaptation of Tu Fu’s Chinese poem. It’s ingenious. 🙂

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- robert okaji on May 7, 2014 at 9:08 am said:
  
  Loved your pork ribs recipe! And I’m glad you enjoyed the Tu Fu.
  
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  - annascuisine on May 7, 2014 at 9:15 am said:
    
    Oh, thank you. I hope you give the recipe a try. 🙂 Yes, I did enjoy the poem. Brilliant piece of adaptation. 🙂
    
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Mary on May 13, 2014 at 2:29 pm said:

Thank you for the “Like ” -especially today!

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- robert okaji on May 15, 2014 at 5:06 pm said:
  
  Timing is all so important!
  
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Manja on May 16, 2014 at 2:04 pm said:

Am honoured to have you follow me, Robert. Your works are breathing still lifes.

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- robert okaji on May 16, 2014 at 5:16 pm said:
  
  The honor is mine. Thank you.
  
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Susan Irene Fox on May 18, 2014 at 10:13 am said:

Your poetry puts mine to shame;
I am still learning.
You will be a great teacher.

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- robert okaji on May 18, 2014 at 12:08 pm said:
  
  Thank you, Susan. You humble me. The longer I’m at this, the more I learn, the less I seem to know…
  
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LouLou on May 19, 2014 at 9:38 pm said:

why should artists be serene?, nothing exceptional comes in art language unless you are a monk, priest, rabbi or dieing.

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willow1945 on May 20, 2014 at 7:35 pm said:

Thank you for your likes and congratulations on having your poems published.

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jacquelinecaseypoetry on May 20, 2014 at 9:20 pm said:

Thanks for the like of my “Dead Man’s Hand”, Robert.

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- robert okaji on May 31, 2014 at 9:34 am said:
  
  I also enjoyed Ezra Pound’s Manifesto. Pound is a fascinating subject.
  
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matthewmgn on May 22, 2014 at 4:15 pm said:

You put me to shame! what a great description, of a poet. Its lazy to the eye but written with the ferocity of methamphetamines. Thanks for the like.

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- robert okaji on May 22, 2014 at 5:34 pm said:
  
  Let’s hope that this blog doesn’t follow the meth path of crash and burn.
  
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jmchri13 on May 22, 2014 at 4:22 pm said:

Thanks for the like. And while I’m not sure I agree about the beer, I’m definitely on the same page when it comes to food.

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- robert okaji on May 22, 2014 at 5:31 pm said:
  
  We are at least on the same page regarding Joni Mitchell!
  
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  - jmchri13 on June 1, 2014 at 7:57 pm said:
    
    Good man. Glad to hear it.
    
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firecook on May 22, 2014 at 6:30 pm said:

Hello thanks for liking a post:) Have a nice day.

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Veronica Haidar on May 23, 2014 at 10:16 am said:

Thanks for the like – much appreciated!

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- robert okaji on May 23, 2014 at 4:44 pm said:
  
  You’re very welcome. Your blog has much to like!
  
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jbrookea on May 24, 2014 at 9:07 pm said:

Thanks for the like! I look forward to reading more of your posts. Happy blogging!

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- robert okaji on May 25, 2014 at 5:29 pm said:
  
  Thank you.
  
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Violet Yates on May 24, 2014 at 10:01 pm said:

I am very happy you liked my blog. 🙂 It is readers like you who keep me blogging. Congratulations on getting published!

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- robert okaji on May 25, 2014 at 5:30 pm said:
  
  Thank you.
  
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karaskinner on May 25, 2014 at 7:14 pm said:

Hi, thanks for the like on my blog. I thought your poem “Shutters II” was really good and I can’t wait to read the best of the series.

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- robert okaji on May 31, 2014 at 9:31 am said:
  
  I’m so glad you liked it. More to come…
  
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booguloo on May 26, 2014 at 10:18 am said:

It’s amazing at all the “kudos” you’re getting. I’m going to look further into work with great enthusiasm.

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- robert okaji on May 26, 2014 at 10:43 am said:
  
  I, too, am amazed. Persistence and good fortune…
  
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booguloo on May 26, 2014 at 10:26 am said:

You managed to like two of my favorites.. thanks for the visit and diligence in reading other people’s work.

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- robert okaji on May 26, 2014 at 10:45 am said:
  
  There’s never enough time to read! But I try.
  
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the girl next door on May 28, 2014 at 11:31 pm said:

Thanks for the like Robert!

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skipmars on May 29, 2014 at 10:33 am said:

Beer! Ah, after my own heart! In moderation only, of course.

Thanks for visiting my online writing studio and reading/responding to Maya.

Skip

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- robert okaji on May 29, 2014 at 9:24 pm said:
  
  Very much enjoyed your Maya piece. Powerful.
  
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  - skipmars on May 29, 2014 at 9:43 pm said:
    
    Tx!
    
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SwimmingWithScorpions on May 30, 2014 at 2:32 am said:

One of the best about pages I have ever read.

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- robert okaji on May 31, 2014 at 9:29 am said:
  
  Thank you. I’m so glad you feel that way.
  
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LillianC on May 30, 2014 at 7:01 pm said:

Hi there! Wonderful juxtaposition of imagery in your “About” statement. Strikes sparks in my mind. Thank you for visiting my blog!

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- robert okaji on May 31, 2014 at 9:30 am said:
  
  Thank you. May the sparks turn to flame!
  
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stephendallen on May 30, 2014 at 7:41 pm said:

Hello Robert,

Thank you for visiting my blog and for the like.

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Argus on May 31, 2014 at 1:01 am said:

Beer as the foundation of civilisation? Hey … I’ll drink to that~!

(If not the foundation, it makes a damn’ fine lubricant!)

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littlewolf121 on May 31, 2014 at 6:44 pm said:

Thanks for the “like”!

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thekiline on June 2, 2014 at 1:14 am said:

thank you for stopping by and liking my post ~ i just started and your encouragement is highly appreciated. i enjoyed the imagery you used in this post.

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- robert okaji on June 2, 2014 at 10:30 am said:
  
  We all need encouragement from time to time. Good luck with your blog.
  
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childrenofdemeter on June 3, 2014 at 10:05 am said:

Thank you for taking the time to visit my blog and for posting a like! Its very encouraging.
Bright Blessings
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Archana on June 4, 2014 at 5:18 pm said:

Thank you for the like!

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sheiladerosa on June 5, 2014 at 7:44 am said:

Thanks for popping by my Blog. I love your title ‘O at the edges’ and your poetry and ideas therein. I look forward to more.

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