Links to Robert Okaji’s reading courtesy of Jeff Schwaner.
If only Len had stopped by on his way from Turkey to pick me up in his private jet, I might have made it out to this reading in Austin a few days ago. Luckily, the poet was recorded sharing his work with a responsive crowd. There are too many great lines and great poems squeezed into fifteen minutes for me to quote, but there is talk of snail sex, love darts, spreadsheets, rain forest bridges, wind, trust, love, and the moon. Thanks to all the folks at Malvern Books who I will never meet for recording the reading and posting it here. Robert’s own website, O at the Edges, is also well worth traveling to. Enjoy!
Thanks, Leonard! It’s a bit disconcerting seeing and hearing myself, but I’m pleased to have stepped out of my comfort zone.
You looked and sounded fine. I was duly impressed. Someday I hope to hear you hear in person.
It was enjoyable, and Malvern’s is a nice setting for intimate readings.