Poem Up at Vox Populi

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My poem, “Nothing of Heaven,” is live at Vox Populi. Many thanks to editor Michael Simms for his support and kindness over the years.

Poems Up at Pineberry Literary Journal

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My poems, “Exile” and “Sleepless” are live at the fist issue of Pineberry Literary Journal. Many thanks to the editorial team for taking these pieces.

Poem Up at Vox Populi

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My poem, “Dream Score,” is live at Vox Populi. Many thanks to editor Michael Simms for his support and kindness over the years.

Debut Poets’ Interview Series Up at Only Poems

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I recently participated in the debut poet interview series at Only Poems. If you aren’t aware of Only Poems, you owe it to yourself to check out this powerhouse of poetry. The editorial team, Shannan Mann, Karan Kapoor, Justine Payton and Svetlana Litvinchuk is nonpareil. I’m delighted (an understatement) at having been able to work with this group.

Poem Up at Elysium Review

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My poem, “Restaurant of Dreams,” is live at Issue 5 of Elysium Review . Many thanks to editor Stevie Edwards for taking this piece.

Poem Up at Third Wednesday

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My poem, “Ghazal of the Birds,” is live at Third Wednesday. Many thanks to editor David Jibson and the Third Wednesday team for taking this ghazal.

Poem Up at Wildness

My poem, “A Lot of Nothings,” is live at wildness. Many thanks to editor Michelle Tudor for supporting my work over the years.

https://readwildness.com/34/okaji-nothings

Link for Zoom Reading on February 10, 2024

Zoom Saloon

I will be the featured reader at the ZOOM SALOON hosted by Anna Marie Sewell on February 10, at 1 PM MDT (3 PM Eastern). I’m excited about this. Last year, on February 10 (!!!), I lost my voice. For months I could barely speak. But it’s back now!

Here’s the link:

Zoom Reading on February 10, 2024

Zoom Saloon

I will be the featured reader at the ZOOM SALOON hosted by Anna Marie Sewell on February 10, at 1 PM MDT (3 PM Eastern). I’m excited about this. Last year, on February 10 (!!!), I lost my voice. For months I could barely speak. But it’s back now!

No need to RSVP. I’ll post the link later in the week (or email me, and I’ll get it to you). I’ve been following Anna Marie Sewell for many years, and I love and admire her work and dedication to the arts. If you’re not familiar with her writing, you must visit Prairiepomes.

Poem Published at Poem Alone

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My poem “I’ll Have the Body Sandwich, and Hold the “Me,” Please” is live at Poem Alone. I am grateful to editor Colin Dardis for taking this piece, and to artist Ron Throop for providing the title during a fundraiser for Brick Street Poetry a couple of years ago.