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The written version of this poem has disappeared. To listen to the poet’s reading of the poem, click on the player below:
You can find more poetry by Robert Okaji on his blog HERE on in his new chapbook “If Your Matter Could Reform” which will be published in April of this year as the first book in the National Poetry Month series by Dink Press
Bonnie McClellan-Broussard 
Another superb poem in the collection of February, Bonnie. Mr. Okaji has deftly captured something ineffable in his poem, something like glass when it turns to music, or music when it turns to glass. And of course, red eyes mean allergies, not grief. Subtle and precise.
Thank you for your kind words. I’m very pleased to have participated in this endeavor, and to have been introduced to new work.
What a lovely poem on which to end another fantastic IPM! Thank you so much, writers, for sharing your work, and to you, Bonnie, brilliant curator, poet and person, for all of your hard work and dedication to this project! Write and shine, everybody!
Thanks for your kind comment. Kudos to Bonnie!
As Robert Okaji’s lovely kaleidoscope rests and the IPM2015 window closes, I want to say that, as a newcomer, I have thoroughly enjoyed this February poetic extravaganza. Thank you, John Stevens, for telling me about it. Thank you, Bonnie for creating it, and thank you my fellow toilers in the vineyard.
It has been a most pleasant vineyard in which to toil!
Reblogged this on Dink Press and commented:
A poem/reading by Robert Okaji. Dink Press will be publishing his chapbook, “If Your Matter Could Reform” in April. Keep your eyes peeled!
A great month, Bonnie, and a phenomenal selection for the final work. I read it again immediately, thrice! I’m looking forward to the book, actually, thank you!
I’m so pleased the poem resonated with you. Thanks for your generous comments.
Is this the end of IPM already? What a shame! But this is a fascinating poem to close with Bonnie — thank you for conducting the orchestra again, and please resume the podium next year!
Thank you, John. Yes, Bonnie, I hope you’ll continue. It’s been great fun.
Much to reflect and pause for thought upon in this poem, Robert. An excellent segue to IPM2016. Thank you, Bonnie. IPM is a unique, first-rate event in my book, and it’s been a pleasure to join in with so many fine poets.
Thank you, Brad. Yes, 2016 is just around the corner!
Powerful and evocative images, I like this one very much and especially enjoyed hearing you read it.
Thank you, Willow.