Today’s piece was inspired after reading Robert Okaji’s wonderful poem “Ro”, please go and visit his fantastic poetry site by clicking on this link >> https://robertokaji.com/2022/11/11/ro-5/
Note: Ro designates the fingering required to produce a particular note on the shakuhachi, the traditional Japanese bamboo flute. In this case, closing all holes.
Feature Image Above: With the kind permission of Robert Okaji, the image was copied from his post “Ro”
Flute (Ro)
the melody lingers
beyond soft fingers
above the hollow
a note was borrowed
by the former mentor
you are not the lamenter
please return
to the aspiring sender
Ivor Steven (c) November 2022
Ivor.Plumber/Poet 
I’m a fan of robert’s work too, and you’ve done a nice job with it
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Thank you Beth … he’s an exceptional poet …,🤗🌏📘
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How beautiful Ivor.. such justice to his gift and yours. ❣️
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Thank you Cindy … Robert Okaji’s poetry site is really special for me, and he has been a loyal supporter of my poems over many years … 🤗🌏📘😍
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You’re so welcome and thanks for the introduction to his work which is very special! I’m now following him. Appreciated. ❣️
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That’s wonderful Cindy 🤗📘
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I’m delighted… not sure how he feels about it.. LOL
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Love the poem, very nice. I’m not familiar with Robert’s work.
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Just so beautiful!
Flutes are one of my fave instruments to listen to and enjoy!
So wonderful that Robert inspired you! This is a lovely trio…photo, poem, and music! 🙂 Perfect for a cold winter day. 🙂
(((HUGS)))
❤️ 🎶🎼❤️
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Thank you Carolyn and like you Robert has been one of my loyal followers and supporters for many years … his style of highlighting the small and ordinary things in life is extraordinary and fascinating 🤗📘😊… another nice spring day here at 20’C 🌞🎼😍🐶
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Well done, Ivor. Robert is a great poet!
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Thank you Dwight, and yes, Robert is a wonderful poet and he has been a great supporter of writingssince I began blogging here on WP
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The flute produces one of the most beautiful sounds.
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Thank you for visiting 🤗🎼
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How stunning! So beautiful.
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Thank you kindly Cindy … 🤗😍
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A lovely piece of music!
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Thank you Ingrid 🎼🤗🌏🎶
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Lovely music and poem, Ivor
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Thank you Ritish 🤗📘🎼
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I love Robert’s poetry, as I do yours. Beautiful!
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Thank you Ali … and yes, Robert’s poetry is exceptionally good 😊
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Thank you guys for sharing this special tribute to a special poet, Robert Okaji …
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