Saturday, January 26, 2013

Carry On--By Karen O'Leary--United States

Carry On

Some days are long;
the road gets tough.
We give it our all
and that is enough.

Friends share our toils
and carry us through.
We learn about love
and generosity too.

We sing of the gift
of a warm embrace.
It lifts our burden
from a weary place.

We learn to look
for others in need.
With grateful hearts,
we spread love’s seed.

Some days are long;
the road is tough.
We give our best
and that is enough.

This poem posted today to thank all of the people that have shared poetry and words of encouragement for Whispers.  You are the reason writing is such a blessing in life.  Thank you so much.---Sincerely, Karen O'Leary

18 comments:

  1. I remember this poetry so very well when you first wrote it. Beautiful words from a beautiful heart...

    Rhoda

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  2. Dear Rhoda,

    What a gift you are to the writing community--always ready with encouragement and kind words. Thank you so much for all your support.

    Karen

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  3. Thank you Jack Horne for the following comment--

    I thought your Carry On was beautiful and inspiring

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    1. Dear Jack,

      What a blessing to receive this comment and the ones you sent for other writers. It is people like you that make Whispers the supportive environment I envisioned for this site. Thank you so much.

      Karen

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  4. Dear Karen, this is so true. We face many challenging days, but we have friends and loved ones who help us get through this time. What a lovely poem! Love, Carolyn

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    1. Dear Carolyn,

      Thank you for being a wonderful friend and for this kind comment. Your ongoing support is greatly appreciated.

      Karen

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  5. Very true...if we have friends we have everything.
    Best to you,
    SuZ

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    1. Dear Suzanne,

      Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comment. Thank you for for helping Whispers become a community. I appreciate your support.

      Karen

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  6. Yes, that`s what (true)friends are for:to spur us on, and make our burden lighter. Well-written piece, Karen.

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  7. Dear Ndaba,

    Thank you for your kind words on my poem and for helping Whispers become a community. I appreciate your efforts. Hope to have poetry from you to share soon.

    Karen

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  8. Hi Karen-

    A way to live life. Looks like you've got some things cookin here.

    love,
    Kathy

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  9. Dear Kathy,

    Thank you so much for taking time to comment on this poem. It says about what I believe about struggles, friendships, and encouragement. I appreciate your kind comment. Blessings to you.

    Karen

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  10. Writing can take you to places never seen
    It is expression of current and where been
    It is a comfort to those that are in need
    It is a gift I use daily as farmers sow seed

    Writing is blessing to writers and readers

    Thank you Karen for this lovely site... God bless Christina

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  11. Dear Christina,

    Thank you so much for these wonderful and encouraging words. Loved your poem! I appreciate all the support you give others in the writing community. Glad to have you a part of Whispers.

    Blessings,
    Karen

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  12. Comment from Andrea Dietrich--

    Karen, you have been an inspiration to so many in the poetry community. I have known you for more than a few years now and have come to value my relationship with you both as a friend and as a poet. I love reading your poetry and look forward to seeing your future endeavors. Thanks for all that you do, and this poem, like so many others of your other poems, is a gem!

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    1. Dear Andrea,

      You are always so good about supporting others. Thank you so much for these kind words. I means more to me than I can express. I am so glad to have your here at Whispers.

      Blessings to you,

      Karen

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  13. Kare, very encouraging poem. And thank you for setting up such a lovely site for us to share our gift of words.

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    1. Dear Debra,

      Thank you so much for your encouraging words. I really hope this site becomes the community I dreamed of when I started this site.

      Karen

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