Monday, May 13, 2013

Thoughts on Paper--By Karen O'Leary--United States

Thoughts on Paper

Writing is about connecting
and vision for a new way.
It longs to reach beyond
the limits of yesterday,
seeking paths to tomorrow.
It links people from all walks
in a way that challenges
yet invokes a harmony
not often captured in today.

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.

20 comments:

  1. Writing is everything that is...

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  2. Dear Ranu,

    Thank you for stopping by to comment. It is my vision with Whispers to connect writers in harmonious way. Thank you for sharing your words and encouraging others. It is people like you that make this community possible.

    Blessings,
    Karen

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  3. Dear Karen,

    A timely poem you have written with all that's going in the world today. An inspiring write and thank you for leading the way to harmony.

    Love Sandra

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  4. Dear Sandra,

    Thank you for your kind words. Your ongoing encouragement and support mean a lot to me. Talented and caring writers like you make Whispers the harmonious site I envisioned.

    Blessings,
    Karen

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  5. Harmony seems to be a forgotten art of today - your poetry reminds us of what was and how maybe we should live sometimes in the past to regain the harmony we have lost...

    Rhoda Galgiani

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  6. Dear Rhoda,

    I can always count on your support my friend. Thank you for your thoughts on my poem. Blessings to you for all you do for the writing community.

    Karen

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

    Karen has demonstrated by her website that "Writing is about connection." We are all richer.

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  8. Wow Jack!

    What a wonderful surprise! Connecting writers is what I set out to do when starting Whispers. Your comment means a lot to me. Blessings to you my friend.

    Karen

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  9. Thank you, Christine Tate, for the following comment--

    I enjoyed reading your poem, "Thoughts on Paper"...Good food for thought. Words have wings and we know not where they'll go next, and who they'll touch at just the right moment in time. I believe the Lord has that all figured out though!

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  10. Dear Chris,

    Thank you for your kind comment. I really appreciate all your comments and encouragement you give others. It is people like you that are helping build Whispers into a community.

    Blessings,
    Karen

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  11. Dear Terry,

    Thank you so much for your kind words Terry. It is so good to you a part of the Whispers community. Have a good week!

    Karen

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  12. Hi sweet Karen-

    This connection you've provided is a gift, thank you. I think as poets we have a special bond - soul to soul.

    love,
    Kathy

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  13. Dear Kathy,

    Thank you for these lovely words. You are right about the bond of poets--I have so many wonderful friends like you that I've met through the process. Thank you for all your support and encouragement.

    Blessings,
    Karen

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  14. Thank you, Connie Marcum Wong, for the following comment--

    Karen, poetry indeed links people together in harmony. Your poem
    reaches out to the sensibilities in us all and inspires.

    Blessings,
    Lotus

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  15. Dear Connie,

    Thank you so much for your kind words. You do so much for the writing community, inspiring others to share their words. What a bright light you are my friend. It is so good to have you here at Whispers.

    Blessings,
    Karen

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

    As always, Karen's writing is very profound, yet easy to understand, using no excess words. Thought provoking.

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  17. Dear Rick,

    Thank you so much for your kind words and ongoing support. Your encouragement is greatly appreciated. So good to have you a part of Whispers.

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

    A very good way of expressing how to write poetry, short stories and articles.

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  19. Dear Barbara,

    Thank you so much for your kind words and ongoing support of Whispers. It is encouraging people like you that make this community possible.

    Blessings,
    Karen

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