Sunday, February 10, 2013

Gift of Words--By Karen O'Leary--United States

Gift of Words

bright
views
connect
poetry friends,
entwining
their lives with hope

Thank you to everyone that has contributed poetry and commented on others' poems.  I appreciate your help in making Whispers the encouraging site I hope it will be.  Best wishes to all of you with all your writing endeavors.---Sincerely, Karen

Karen O'Leary is a freelance writer/editor from West Fargo, ND.  Her poetry, short stories, and articles have been published in a variety of venues.  She released her first book of poetry in 2011 called Whispers... published by A.P.F. Publisher.  Their second project, Snippets...an anthology of short verse, contains poetry from 73 talented writers from across the world and was released in 2012.  Karen is a member of The Writers and Poetry Alliance and the Haiku Society of America.
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24 comments:

  1. Rhoda GalgianiFebruary 10, 2013 at 5:51 PM

    Word are a gift, aren't they? So many people with talent - thank you for this lovely website and posting of these poets work. It is a grand place to be, for all who take a moment to read the poetry will come away with warmth in their hearts...

    Rhoda Galgiani

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    1. Karen O'LearyFebruary 10, 2013 at 6:41 PM

      Dear Rhoda,

      Thank you for your kind words and ongoing encouragement. I appreciate your support and all the comments you have been leaving for others here. You are a gift to the writing community my friend. Blessings to you.

      Karen

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  2. Kathryn CollinsFebruary 15, 2013 at 7:07 AM

    HI Karen -

    I love the notion that poetry connects us all. You've written that concept in your usual very inventive way and now you're opening us up to more poetry friends.

    Thanks

    ooo's xxx's

    Kathy

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  3. Karen O'LearyFebruary 15, 2013 at 7:49 AM

    Dear Kathy,

    Thank you so my for your insightful comment. I hope these words say a bit of the vision I have for this site. You are so kind to leave encouraging words for others. I am so grateful and happy to have you at Whispers. Thanks again for all your support.

    Karen

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  4. CHRISTINA JUSSAUMEFebruary 15, 2013 at 2:29 PM

    This is very lovely Karen and very truthful also. A pleasure to read your words today. God bless

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    1. Karen O'LearyFebruary 17, 2013 at 2:45 PM

      Dear Christina,

      Thank you for your kind comment and for the words of encouragement you are leaving for other writers here at Whispers. I appreciate your efforts in helping to make Whispers the supportive site I hope it will become.

      Blessings,
      Karen

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  5. NdabaFebruary 20, 2013 at 6:17 AM

    Karen, yes poetry brings poets together to share bright views for their growth and enrichment. Words of wisdom derived from your short poem.

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  6. Karen O'LearyFebruary 20, 2013 at 12:25 PM

    Dear Ndaba,

    Thank you for this day brightener and for all the comments you left for other writers. I really appreciate your support and encouragement. Blessings to you.

    Karen

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  7. AnonymousFebruary 21, 2013 at 6:34 AM

    Dear Karen,

    I really the vision of your poem. Words connecting writers together are like links in chain every link we add makes us stronger as a community.

    Love Sandra

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  8. Karen O'LearyFebruary 21, 2013 at 9:29 AM

    Dear Sandra,

    Thank you so much for your insightful thoughts. Connecting people is one of my goals for Whispers--that and encouraging others. I appreciate your kind words and the comments you left for other writers. Thanks again!

    Karen

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  9. Karen O'LearyFebruary 22, 2013 at 4:35 PM

    Thank you Andrea Dietrich for the following comment--

    For Karen (under Gift of Words): Karen, all your poems are gifts of words for US, and this website also is a precious gift!

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  10. Karen O'LearyFebruary 22, 2013 at 4:38 PM

    Dear Andrea,

    I really appreciate all your comments for others and myself today. It is people like you that will help make this site the encouraging community I envisioned when I started this journey. What a blessing you are!

    Sincerely,
    Karen

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  11. Karen O'LearyFebruary 28, 2013 at 11:07 AM

    Thank you Joann Grisetti for the following comment:

    Karen: I am so glad to be able to read your work as well as the others. Best of luck with this endeavour. Joann

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    1. Karen O'LearyFebruary 28, 2013 at 11:11 AM

      Dear Joann,

      Thank you for the lovely comments you sent for me and other writers here at Whispers. It is wonderful and talented people like you that are willing to encourage others that are making the site the supportive community I hoped for when I started it. Your efforts are greatly appreciated.

      Blessings,
      Karen

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  12. Karen O'LearyMarch 2, 2013 at 10:21 AM

    Thank you, Jack Clubb, for the following comment--

    Karen is a master of the short poem. This poem illustrates the connectons made by this website.

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    1. Karen O'LearyMarch 2, 2013 at 10:26 AM

      Dear Jack,

      You are such a bright light in the writing community. Thank you for the wonderful comments for me and other writers here at Whispers. Your encouragement means a lot to me. It's so good to have you a part of this writing community.

      Blessings,
      Karen

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  13. Karen O'LearyMarch 5, 2013 at 5:16 PM

    Thank you, John W. (Bill) Williams, for the following comment:

    You know, I appreciate your poetry. You truly are an outstanding poet. And you certainly connect with your poetry friends and those who read your poetry...you have certainly connected with me. I thank God for connecting us in friendship.

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    1. Karen O'LearyMarch 5, 2013 at 5:18 PM

      Dear John,

      I really appreciate your ongoing support and encouragement. Writing is a blessing in life. Thank you for your friendship and for being a part of the Whispers community.

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  14. Karen O'LearyApril 30, 2013 at 2:19 PM

    Thank you, Rick Sponaugle, for the following comment--

    Short and sweet, evoking an uplifting message with economy of words. Excellent.

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    1. Karen O'LearyApril 30, 2013 at 2:21 PM

      Dear Rick,

      Thank you for your kind words and ongoing encouragement. Blessings to you for your gift of friendship and for being a part of the Whispers community.

      Karen

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  15. Karen O'LearyMay 6, 2013 at 2:07 PM

    Thank you, Barbara Siekierski, for the following comment--

    Enjoyed reading the poem. Gives encouragement to writers to keep on writing.

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  16. Karen O'LearyMay 6, 2013 at 2:08 PM

    Dear Barbara,

    Thank you for your kind words. It is such a privilege to have you part of the Whispers' community. Blessings to you.

    Karen

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  17. UnknownJanuary 20, 2015 at 4:15 PM

    I love the concept of Whisper's and appreciate all the work you do for us and the friendship and encouragement you give each of us.

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    1. Karen O'LearyJune 28, 2015 at 9:40 AM

      Dear Barbara,

      Sorry, I missed this earlier. Thank you so much for your kind words. It is a pleasure to have you here at Whispers.

      Blessings,
      Karen

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