Friday, March 21, 2014

Windblown or…More--By Karen O'Leary--United States

Windblown or…More

Wheat
grains left
blowing in
the wind become
chaff--part of the dust.
Reaped…refined, the kernels
blend into fine sifted flour,
nourishing, restoring mankind.
People, too, can drift in the breeze or
choose to join the whole, enriching the world.


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. 

32 comments:

  1. Yes, what we chose to do is a very important part of our life's pattern. Great poetry Karen, giving one something to ponder...

    Rhoda Galgiani

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  2. Dear Rhoda,

    You are always in my corner cheering me on. Thank you for your lovely comment. Your friendship and support mean a lot to me.

    Blessings,
    Karen

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  3. Dear Karen,
    What a beautiful metaphor! Indeed, in many ways, people can be compared to these kernels of wheat that either drift in the wind or join the flow of mankind. Some of us are loners, but we still care about the other kernels. Much to think about in this beautiful verse! Love, carolyn

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    1. Dear Carolyn,

      Thank you so much for this lovely and thoughtful comment. Your ongoing support and encouragement are such a blessing in my life. Thank you also for all the comments you left for other writers. Keep your light shining my friend.

      Blessings,
      Karen

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  4. Such a wonderful write Karen. hope your ok. best wishes. Pete.

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    1. Dear Peter,

      Thank you so much for your kind comment. It is so good to have you a part of Whispers. Your ongoing encouragement is a blessing.

      Best wishes,
      Karen

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  5. well written and a thought provoking write...we are like the chaff blowing in the winds...Enjoyed reading Karen. Janet

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    1. Dear Janet,

      Your lovely comment is a day brightener for me. Thank you so much. I am glad you are part of this writing community. I really appreciate your support and encouragement.

      Blessings,
      Karen

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  6. Karen my dear, to be able to convey such a poignant message and do it by beginning with one syllable and working your way up adding one more syllable each line till on the tenth line there are ten syllables is, in my estimation an absolutely brilliant write. I so felt the spirit as I read it that the message was engrafted into my heart. You are so right that too many people just drift along and leave their song unsung and the mark they could have had on others is gone all too soon. This poem will not be forgotten.
    Love, Charlene

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  7. Dear Charlene,

    Thank you for your lovely and insightful comment. What a light you are here at Whispers, always ready with encouragement. I really appreciate your ongoing support. Thanks again my friend.

    Blessings,
    Karen

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  8. Words of wisdom, Karen... very nice... Terry

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    1. Dear Terry,

      Thank you so much for your kind words. Having another O'Leary here is fun. I appreciate your support and encouragement.

      Blessings,
      Karen

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  9. Dear Karen,

    Loved the imagery in your poem describing how we all are a part of something in this life. Your message that if we choose to give more of ourselves we can not only make our own existence more meaningful but it also at the same time give some meaning for others too. Well done!

    Love Sandra

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    1. Dear Sandra,

      Thank you for your insightful and kind comment. Your encouragement and support mean a lot to me my friend. What a blessing to have you a part of Whispers.

      Best wishes,
      Karen

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  10. Thank you, Robert Dufresne, for the following comment--

    Seems a down to earth analogy, Karen. Different and I found myself getting lost in it for a bit. Thank you for sharing it and giving my muse more literary fodder . :) loved it.

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  11. Dear Robert,

    I appreciate your insightful and encouraging comment. Thank you so much. Thanks also for the lovely comment you sent for others too. It is people like you that make Whispers possible.

    Blessings,
    Karen

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  12. Karen, what a great metaphor you word paint in associating with life! Life is such a natural process and yet we have the power to make a decision or decisions and that one decision to wreak much havoc on the normalcy........ very creative and very beautifully written! Love the imagery, too and how all of life is so relevant! Sheri

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    1. Dear Sheri,

      Thank you so much for your lovely comment. You are so good about encouraging other. I appreciate your support. What a light you are here at Whispers.

      Blessings,
      Karen

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  13. So thought-provoking, even in its simplicity. Or perhaps because of it. Today, I choose to be more than just wind-blown. God has promised me more... life more abundantly. That I will seek. Lisa

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    1. Dear Lisa,

      Thank you for your lovely and insightful comment. Yes, God is indeed promises more than we probably can even imagine, especially when we think about what awaits us in heaven. It is so good to have you here at Whispers.

      Blessings,
      Karen

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  14. Hi Karen,

    I rember this poem - so soft and delicate - yet so incredibly powerful with a universal message.

    Elaine

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    1. Dear Elaine,

      Thank you so much for your lovely comment. It is so good to have you here at Whispers. You are a positive voice in the writing community. I hope you will enjoy your time spent here.

      Blessings,
      Karen

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  15. Thank you, Jack Horne, for the following comment--

    such a perceptive and thought provoking write

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  16. Dear Jack,

    You are so good about encouraging me and other writers here at Whispers. Thank you for the lovely comment you sent for me and all the kind words for other writers too. It's people like you that make this community possible.

    Blessings my friend,
    Karen

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  17. Karen, l liked the choice of words like :restoring, nourishing and enriching.This a powerful, positive and creative piece.

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  18. Dear Ndaba,

    Thank you for this lovely comment. You are always so encouraging to me. I really appreciate all you do here at Whispers. What a bright light you are my friend!

    Blessings,
    Karen

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

    I love your message Karen. It's our choice to do our own thing, or contribute to a greater purpose leaving a godly imprint for others. Great poem! God bless you.

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  20. Dear Christine,

    Thank you so much for this lovely comment. Your ongoing encouragement and support mean a lot to me. Thank you, also, for all the comments you sent for other writers. You are such a bright light my friend.

    Blessings,
    Karen

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  21. Very nice poem, Karen. Good message and I also love the format. Brings to mind how we can make the best of a situation or let the situation control you. Nice write. Thanks for sharing and continued blessings!

    -Maurice J. Reynolds, Owner / Editor
    TGBTG! Publications / Creative Inspirations
    www.tgbtgpublictions.com

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  22. Dear Maurice,

    Thank you so much for your kind words and your ongoing support. You are so good about encouraging others, an uplifting voice in the writing community. I appreciate all the comments you have left for others too.

    Blessings,
    Karen

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  23. Thank you, Richard Sponaugle for the following comment--

    Another masterpiece of saying so much with a minimum of verbage, paints an intriguing, fascinating picture.

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  24. Dear Rick,

    Thank you, my friend, for this lovely comment. Your ongoing support and encouragement mean a lot to me. So good to have you a part of Whispers.

    Blessings,
    Karen

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