OjaraBinya

Wattpad should consider editing some of our works to some extent.

OjaraBinya

Thanks to all my followers. I am sorry for being away most of the time; there's no defending myself by giving excuses. I hope to become more consistent in the near future. BTW, I've been practicing how to use my voice much better with the trachey tube in my throat. My friend, it's goddamn energy consuming. If you've got seven and a half minutes of time to listen, here's a recorded voice of mine,http://clyp.it/xu3uiohx trying to read "The Little Pigs" recently. Warm regards, Benyamin

grapher

@OjaraSeagull A most compelling and expressive reading. Will definitely listen to it again>V
            I can't find the vote button. This is new and confusing to me. When and if I ever figure it out, the VOTE will be pressed>
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OjaraBinya

@OjaraSeagull The previous link I gave had a problem, sorry. Try this one now. Thanks,
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grapher

The infliction of intentional pain boggles my mind, yet we continue in our righteous pursuits of god knows what to satisfy our own ends. This is what we have done with choice .Who's voice speaks louder with what amounts to destruction of anything that does not meet a particular ideology.
          It hurts to hear about your recent health issues. You are brave>

OjaraBinya

It's very sad my friend @grapher. How do we live in a world where there are very many groups of extremists? Thank you very much. Warm regards, OJ
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seasofme

ojara, how are u doing? why are u so quiet? when will i read a new poem from u? keep well, okay? :)))

seasofme

@OjaraSeagull , it would be a pity if u could not put their translations here. i would think that that would be the challenge, to translate so that it captures the essence that is so important. i have never heard of this scott. i will have a look, though and will let u know what i experience...thanks, ojara! :)))
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OjaraBinya

Thank you @seasofme. I am OK. You see, I have been writing short stories and poems in my mother tongue and people of my tribe say they like it. I have thought of doing the English version(s) and posting them on here, but realized too much meaning would be lost during translation. By the way, did you read Scott Coffel's winning collection(s)? I read them and came back with nothing. I think he writes for intelligent folks only. Here's the link in case you haven't yet: http://www.bostonreview.net/poetry/2013-poetry-contest-winner-scott-coffel  Thank you.
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