cadence does not march here,
flows instead,
nuance in its delivery
drawing a bridge between
the hidden
and what is known
life
encompassed by the world
and its subtleties
Hear Robert Okaji read his poetry, and understand. Not yet tagged or categorized as a recording, but just as exemplary, is “The Resonance of No,” from his forthcoming chapbook, From Every Moment a Second, available for pre-publication order at Finishing Line Press.
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Thanks for the plug, Ken. And for inspiring me.
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You’re welcome, Bob. It’s clear that you’re comfortable with your words. It comes through in your readings.
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It helps that by the time a poem is completed (or abandoned), I’ve read each line aloud many, many times, as I recite while writing. Which means that I don’t write in public much. 🙂
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Ken, your generosity here IS inspiring! I love the way our community has been rallying around Bob with the impending release of his book — of his work by which we’ve been moved and energized, and from which we’ve all learned so much. I’m feeling immensely thankful to be a part of such a special network of artists. 💝
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Thank you, Stephanie. I really do appreciate this community.
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Reblogged this on O at the Edges and commented:
I am grateful once again to Ken Gierke. The debt keeps piling higher!
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A nice cold craft beer, some day!
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Two, at least!
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