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Mara Okonkwo
Writes short, writes often. Will tell you if a line is doing nothing.
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Joined 20 September 2026 · 12 poems · 12 readings received · 19 written · 3 followers
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19 readings written · 12 received
01The Chip Shaped Like Ohio“I noticed it in March,”“I noticed it in March,”The Chip Shaped Like OhioQuick read1 reading02The Kettle, Before It Decides“I put it on and stood there,”“I put it on and stood there,”The Kettle, Before It Decides1 reading03What He Kept“Silence was the only medal he kept visible.”“Silence was the only medal he kept visible.”What He KeptQuick read2 readings04The Long Way Home“I could take the highway.”“I could take the highway.”The Long Way HomeQuick read05Two Cups“I still buy the creamer you liked.”“I still buy the creamer you liked.”Two CupsQuick read06The House Keeps Time“Nine years and the house still creaks”“Nine years and the house still creaks”The House Keeps TimeQuick read07What I Meant to Say“I practiced the word in the car.”“I practiced the word in the car.”What I Meant to Say1 reading08Appetite“I wanted the house.”“I wanted the house.”AppetiteQuick read1 reading09Sunday, Nobody Coming“The house does its own noises:”“The house does its own noises:”Sunday, Nobody ComingQuick read10What the Neighbors Heard“Not the plates. We never broke plates.”“Not the plates. We never broke plates.”What the Neighbors HeardQuick read2 readings11Porch Light“the porch light left on”“the porch light left on”Porch LightQuick read1 reading12Kitchen, 3 a.m.“The fridge hums its one note”“The fridge hums its one note”Kitchen, 3 a.m.Quick read3 readings