Diary of Dreams
celestial echo…
seasonal memories float
in garnet hues
the fresh aroma
of thulian roses wafts…
my first kiss
soft music
in mellifluous tune…
pristine caresses
shelter long past
in summer’s shadow…
I walk alone
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.
Dear Karen, dreams truly are "celestial echoes" of those things that happen to us when we are awake. You have created some beautiful images about your first kiss and the music of "pristine caresses." The last verse really got to me. It seems I've always walked alone, somewhere in the shadows. Excellent write, my friend. Love, Carolyn Devonshire
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ReplyDeleteWhat a gift your are to the writing community! Thank you so much for this lovely comment and for all the comments you left for other writers too. Your friendship and support mean a lot to me.
Blessings,
Karen
I am drawn to dream poems and these words are especially descriptive of the dream state. I think poets essentially walk alone in order to contemplate and wrrite treasures, such as this poem.
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Suzanne
Dear Suzanne,
ReplyDeleteWhat lovely and thoughtful comments. Thank you so much. It is so good to have you a part of Whispers. I appreciate all your encouragement and support.
Blessings,
Karen
Karen, you paint beautiful imagery with your poetic words, a pleasure to read this lovely poem. Happy New Year! Leokadia
ReplyDeleteDear Lee,
DeleteThank you for your lovely comment on my poem and the nice comments you left for others too. I hope your New Year is filled with joy. It is such a blessing to have you a part of Whispers.
Karen
Your words are so special with a sad ending - still innocent to the readers eyes - love this one Karen - way to go...
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Dear Rhoda,
DeleteThank you so much for this lovely comment. Your support and encouragement mean a lot to me. What a gift your friendship is.
Blessings,
Karen
A beautiful expression replete with meaning and poignancy.
ReplyDeleteDear Ranu,
DeleteThank you for your kind comment and for all the comments you left for other writers too. What a blessing to have you a part of Whispers! Keep on writing and sharing your words.
Karen
Karen, my dear, thank you for sharing this lovely poem that is reminiscent of my own dreams that have blessed my life with unique messages. How blessed we all are here on Whispers to have such a talented poet like yourself who has helped many of us who have had unfulfilled dreams to be published and our dreams have come true here. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteDear Charlene,
ReplyDeleteWow! Your kind words about my poem and Whispers really mean a lot to me. It is talented and encouraging people like yourself that make this online journal possible. What a blessing you are! Thanks again.
Karen
Excellent read, Karen. Dreams are precious and reveal a lot of our inner desires. Even unfulfilled dreams are still yet dreams so precious. Thank you for sharing this. I really enjoyed it.
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Dear MJ,
ReplyDeleteThank you for your thoughtful comments--so encouraging to me. I appreciate your ongoing support and for all the time you devote to Whispers encouraging others. What a blessing you are!
Karen
Thank you, Christine Tate, for the following comment--
ReplyDeleteHi Karen, Thank you for sharing your lovely inspirational dream chronicle from past to present. Love the imagery! God Bless you... Love, Chris
Dear Chris,
ReplyDeleteThank you for you this lovely comment and for your ongoing encouragement. It means a lot to me. It is writers like you that make Whispers possible.
Blessings,
Karen
Thank you, Jack Horne, for the following comment--
ReplyDeletesuch a beautifully worded poem, Karen
Dear Jack,
ReplyDeleteThank you for this lovely comment and for all the comments you sent for other writers today. Your support and encouragement are greatly appreciated. What a blessing you are my friend.
Karen
Dear Karen,
ReplyDeleteWow Karen loved this one especially the first stanza! So rich with imagery it shines like a diamond amid it's soulful meaning. Thank you for sharing your inspirational poem with us.
Love Sandra
Dear Sandra,
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for these wonderful comments. Means a lot my friend. Thank you for your ongoing support and encouragement.
Blessings,
Karen
Hi! Your poem is so indicative of dreaming and also the reality of waking up .. I also love the expressions laid out in corresponding triplets - that is awesome, too, to keep the thought flowing and harmonious with dreaming! Excellent, I say! Sheri
ReplyDeleteDear Sheri,
DeleteThank you for your insightful comments. Wow! You have just begun your Whispers journey and already are a bright light here. So glad to have you here. What a blessing you are.
Karen
Well, this certainly does paint a wonderful picture with words, some wistfully sad points and some beautifully joyous ones, as least in my mind's interpretation. Beautiful, in other words.
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Dear Pam,
DeleteBlessings to you for all the support you give me and other writers here at Whispers. Thank you for your kind comment. What a gift you are to the writing community.
Karen
A really stunning write Karen. Love the language and lines. Very well done. Loved it. Hope your ok. take care best wishes. Pete.
ReplyDeleteDear Pete,
ReplyDeleteYou are such a bright light in the poetry community. Thank you for these lovely comments. Your support and encouragement mean a lot to me.
Blessings,
Karen
Great write Karen, I love the soft tone tender rhythm to your words. Bob
ReplyDeleteDear Robert,
ReplyDeleteThank you for your kind comments and for all the talented writers you have been referring to the site. What a blessing!! I appreciate it more than I can express.
Karen
Hi Sweet Karen,
ReplyDeleteI'm turning a little inward these days and your last line, "I walk alone" struck a 'light bulb' chord today. I may walk alone but what a beautiful universe I have to walk alone in, if it must be for today.
love,
Kathy
Dear Kathy,
ReplyDeleteI really appreciate your insightful comment. But, Kathy, my friend, you don't really walk alone. God is always with you. I treasure your friendship.
Love,
Karen
Karen, a beautiful poem. With vivid pictures, you managed to take us through that diary of dreams in grand style.
ReplyDeleteDear Ndaba,
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your kind words. Your ongoing support and encouragement means a lot to me.
Blessings,
Karen
Thank you, Richard Sponaugle, for the following comment--
ReplyDeleteKaren has a way of capturing a moment in time, and filling it with great descriptive emotion.
Dear Rick,
ReplyDeleteThank you for your kind words and all the support you have given me over the years. It was wonderful to get all your encouraging comments for other writers too. What a blessing you are.
Karen
Thank you, Barbara Siekierski, for the following comment--
ReplyDeleteGood poem about dreams, working to make them come true.
Dear Barbara,
ReplyDeleteThank you for your kind words and ongoing support. So good to have you a part of Whispers. Blessings to you.
Karen