Monday, June 23, 2014

A Valued Heart--By Karen O'Leary--United States

A Valued Heart

a place
past the wrinkles…
the beauty in her soul
keeps flashing in her glorious
green eyes


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.

27 comments:

  1. Karen, your vibrant words paint such a beautiful portrait of my very own beautiful and vibrant Mom! She carries the depth of beauty outwardly as it shines out from within the beauty and grace of her soul! There seems to an almost 7th sense of this nature in writers who leave the reader with a sense of "she must surely know this person"!
    Your poem in its brevity is so powerful! And, you have captured the intent of this portrait! Wow! I am so in awe! Sheri / www.poetryandbeyond.net

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  2. Dear Sheri,

    What a blessing you are! Thank you for this lovely comment. Glad you were able to find some of your Mom in this poem. It's amazing how poetry can become personal to readers--that is truly a gift which you have given me today. I appreciate your ongoing encouragement and support.

    In gratitude,
    Karen

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  3. The reality of growing old ... wrinkled, forgetting things ... the list goes on! Only a kind person sees beyond the wrinkles and appreciate the older person who has fought many battles and survived them all and she is what she is today. I will be this person some day, too. A very evocative write, Karen!

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    1. Dear Asni,

      Thank you for your kind and insightful words. Hope you appreciate your wrinkles with they come. I appreciate your ongoing support. Blessings to you.

      Karen

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  4. What a lovely description of a valued heart. well said blessins zona

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    1. Dear Zona

      Thank you for your kind words. I appreciate your ongoing support. Blessings to you too.

      Best wishes,

      Karen

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  5. Dear Karen,

    It is the beauty within that lasts forever. You, my friend, have this special ageless beauty. What a heart-warming poem, my friend.

    Love you,
    Carolyn

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    1. Dear Carolyn,

      You are right--the real beauty does last forever. Thank you so much for your lovely words and ongoing support my friend. What a blessing you are!

      Best wishes,
      Karen

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  6. Karen you have such deep insight into human nature and the traits that make us what we are. The eyes, the windows to our soul, often display how we really feel about a person or other events. Thank you for the beautiful insight into our souls. Bob

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    1. Dear Bob,

      Thank you for this lovely comment. I really appreciate your ongoing support and encouragement.

      Blessings,
      Karen

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  7. Lovely inspiration Karen. Outward beauty may be in the eye of the beholder, but it fades, while inner good character has no age! God bless you!

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  8. Dear Christine,

    God bless you too! Keep you inner character shining. Thank you for your kind words and ongoing encouragement.

    Best wishes,
    Karen

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  9. Karen, "A Valued Heart" touches my heart with the truth of what value the heart has over outer appearances. The "beauty of a soul" is what true beauty is about. Thank you for sharing this delightful piece. Continued blessings, my friend!

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

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  10. Dear Maurice,

    Yes, it is what's within one's soul that makes us who we are. Thank you for these lovely words and your ongoing encouragement my friend.

    Blessings,
    Karen

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  11. Karen, Loved your poem. Your succinct and economical use of words that still portrayed so much and so beautifully was an inspiration for me.

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  12. Dear Ronald,

    What a kind thing to say. That we can inspire others is indeed a gift. I am so glad you are a part of this growing community. It's wonderful people like you that make Whispers possible.

    Best wishes,
    Karen

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  13. Hi Karen! So lucky to read this beautiful and inspiring poem this morning. Aging beauty is a topic that many deal with in different attitudes. Yours is so very positive. This poem also reminds me of "Beauty’s Demise" by Jan Henson. Have a nice day. // paul

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  14. Dear Paul,

    Thank you so much for your kind words. It is such a pleasure to have you a part of Whispers. I appreciate all the comments you leave for contributors too. It's people like you that make our online journal/poetry community possible. Glad you enjoyed Jan's amazing poem too. Keep on writing and sharing your words.

    Best wishes,
    Karen

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  15. Flashing in green eyes!!! Splendid...

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  16. Dear Terry,

    Thank you for stopping by and leaving this kind comment. Your support and encouragement mean a lot to me. It is people like you that make our online journal a poetry community.

    Blessings,
    Karen

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  17. Wow Karen I've just written a very similar poem myself. What a great write. lovely sentiment. well done. take care. best wishes. Pete.

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  18. Dear Peter,

    Thank you for your lovely comments and your ongoing encouragement. It means a lot to me. What a blessing to have you here at Whispers.

    Take care,
    Karen

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  19. Thank you, Beth Winchcombe, for the following--

    ANYWAY, I WOULD LIKE TO MENTION THAT I PARTICULARLY LOVED YOUR OWN ' A VALUED HEART.'

    BLESS YOU,
    BETH

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  20. Dear Beth,

    Thank you for your lovely words and your ongoing encouragement. It is greatly appreciated.

    Blessings,
    Karen

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  21. Thank you, Jack Horne, for the following--

    aww, loved this

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  22. Hi Jack,

    Thank you for all the comments you sent for me and other writers today. Your ongoing support and encouragement is appreciated my friend.

    Blessings,
    Karen

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  23. Karen,

    Enjoyed reading this one which says so much in a very few words..

    Thanks for posting my comments, my works, etc..

    Sara

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