Thursday, July 30, 2015

Editor's Thoughts--Contributor Tribute--A Writer's Wings

Dear Friends,

I would like to dedicated this monthly column to our talented contributors.  Not only have I been privileged to publish creative pieces from different views, I feel blessed to be working with so many wonderful people.  Many of you are lights in the writing community at large.  As kind and caring people, our contributors share their knowledge and experience to insure poetry will live on in generations to come.

Many of our writers have volunteered to host activities that give readers something new to try and help our community grow.  Others share collaborative poems that people really enjoy.  I appreciate all the encouraging comments people leave for other writers.  These are special gifts I am truly grateful for.

A Writer’s Wings

Creativity whispers
in the wind.
Sometimes it blows
in gusts.
Sometimes it trickles
like sprinkling rain.
Sometimes it dries
up for a season.
Then, it whispers
once again.

Thank you, contributors, for spreading your wings to bring joy in so many ways.  May your words keep whispering here and in other venues.  Best wishes to all of you.

Blessings,

Karen O’Leary
Whispers’ Editor

32 comments:

  1. I love to share my creative words to the world, and to enjoy the worlds words to me. You have brought to me inspirational ideas and thoughts which come from all of your contributors. I love the fact that your site has many people from all over the world, that makes it so refreshing to get a different view from all the many people within this site. What an inspiration you are to me. Thank you Karen for everything you have done here.

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    1. Dear Rusty,

      It's people like you that make Whispers possible. I am so grateful for all the encouragement you give me and others. Thank you so much for your kind words and ongoing support.

      Blessings,
      Karen

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  2. Dear Karen,
    Thank you for posting your inspiring poem!
    It is also encouraging all of us contributors to continue!

    Blessings,

    Gert

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    1. Dear Gert,

      It is good to have you a part of the Whispers' journey, my friend. Thank you for your lovely comments and ongoing support. Wishing you the best.

      Blessings,
      Karen

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  3. Thanks Karen...you are an inspiration.

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    1. Dear Joan,

      Thank you so much! You are such a pleasure to work with. Thank you for all the encouragement and support you give me and others. Best wishes!

      Blessings,
      Karen

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  4. Thank you Karen! I truly appreciate all you do for all the writers at Whispers!

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    1. Dear Peggy,

      Thank you. It is truly a pleasure to work with you. Best wishes with Shemom and all your writing endeavors. I appreciate your ongoing support and encouragement.

      Blessings,
      Karen

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  5. Thank you Karen. Wonderful inspiring words to all the contributors on Whispers, & "Writer's Wing" is a lovely poem! Thanks for your dedication & hard work! God bless you..Love, Chris~

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    1. Dear Chris,

      Thank you for these lovely and encouraging words. It is people like you that make the Whispers community possible. It is such a pleasure working with you. Best wishes with all your writing endeavors.

      Blessings,
      Karen

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  6. Hi Karen. Thank you for the post and for the delightful and heart-felt poem. It is a pleasure to be able to work with such a gifted, caring and helpful person as yourself. I am equally blessed to be your friend. Thank you for all you do for me and the writing community. Continued blessings to you and yours! -MJ

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    1. Dear Maurice,

      Wow! I'm humbled by your kind words. You are a light at Whispers, always encouraging others. I treasure your friendship too. Best wishes with Creative Inspirations and all your writing endeavors.

      Blessings,
      Karen

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  7. Thank you, Isha Wagner, for the following--

    Such a beautifully expressed piece : A Writer's Wings.
    You write so well and it's all so appreciated. I'm sure all the
    poetry writers will be moved by this evocative verse.

    Yours sincerely,
    Isha

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    1. Dear Isha,

      You write very well too. It is a joy to have you a part of the Whispers community. Thank you for these lovely words and all the encouragement you give me. Best wishes!

      Blessings,
      Karen

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  8. Thank you, Elizabeth Winchcombe, for the following--

    Dear Karen,

    That is really beautiful, so poetic. Your words are magical.

    Bless you,
    Beth

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    1. Dear Beth,

      Thank you so much for your lovely words. Your friendship and support are gifts in my life. Best wishes with all your writing endeavors. Have a wonderful weekend.

      Blessings,
      Karen

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  9. Love your poem "A Writer's Wing." You ended it superbly.

    Jean

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  10. Dear Jean,

    Thank you so much for your kind words. It is a blessing to work with you for both Whispers and the Jokester. Have a good weekend my friend.

    Blessings,
    Karen

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  11. Dear Karen, your wonderful international site has become a favorite place to visit because of the talented poets who contribute their creative inspiring poetry. All you do to shine a light on their talent is much appreciated. Thank you for making all of us feel valued and welcome. Your poem, Writer's Wings, expresses so eloquently the path a poet walks. Congratulations on Whispers growing into a place where poetic dreams may be realized in shared companionship in a global family. Blessings, Connie Marcum Wong

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    1. Dear Connie,

      What a gift to get your lovely comments today. It is people like you that make Whispers possible. Thank you for your ongoing support and encouragement. What a blessing you are, my friend!

      Warm regards,
      Karen

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  12. Well my dear Karen, I loved your tribute and special poem. Believe me when I say, you are the one who gave me wings. Without your encouragement I would still be sitting around thinking someday I would like to write poetry and even maybe a book. So God bless you for your giving heart and encouraging ways for so many of us who thrill to see our writing in print. I love you.
    Your friend forever, Charlene

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  13. Dear Charlene,

    Thank you for your lovely words. What a day brightener! It's people like you that make the Whispers community possible. It is such a joy to work with you, my friend. I appreciate your ongoing encouragement.

    Blessings,
    Karen

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  14. Thank you, Gerald Heyder, for the following--

    Dear Karen, poetry is like a bird in flight, gliding gracefully into a reader's soul. Poetic verse is a magnet that sticks to a reader's mind and leaving an imprint like the negative of a snap shot. Prose can never Whispers like that! Beautiful poem!

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    1. Dear Gerald,

      Thank you for your insightful thoughts and kind words, my friend. Your support and encouragement mean a lot to me.

      Blessings,
      Karen

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  15. Thank you, Suzanne Clement, for the following--

    Lovely poem, Karen!

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    1. Dear Suzanne,

      Thank you for your ongoing support and kind words.

      Blessings,
      Karen

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  16. Thank you, Eleanor Michael, for the following--

    Your poem--very true, Karen. Oh, those dry spells.

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  17. Dear Eleanor,

    Thank you for sharing your thoughts and for your ongoing encouragement, my friend. So glad to have you a part of Whispers.

    Blessings,
    Karen

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  18. Thank you, John Williams, for the following--

    It takes a caring, loving and understanding heart to pen such a vibrant tribute. Those of us who have been blessed to know you for so many years, especially me, thank the good Lord for knowing such a wonderful person, one who has so much artistic talent. Thank you for letting me be a part of your wonderful journal, for your time and attention.

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    1. Dear John,

      Wow! Thank you for these lovely words--not sure I live up to all of this but I try. Yes, the Lord does bring people together to enrich our lives. Thank you for your friendship and your support.

      Blessings,
      Karen

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  19. Beautifully written as ever Karen, we have you to thank for the diversity of this site, just look how far it has come in so short a time! Its important as writers not only to be read but to feed our creativity and knowledge base through continuous reading in a strive for improvement. Leaving few words or a form of acknowledgement of your passing through is helpful to the writer in knowing whether they are pitching correctly to the right audience and how they might improve. Acknowledging lets us know we are being read and that it is worth continuing our path and reaching others. With so many talented writers on this site there is a host of verse from which to choose and its a pleasure to share amongst like minded people. My thanks to all those whom share their talents with us here. Keep on penning!

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    1. Dear Anna-Marie,

      What a gift to read your words today! Thank you for your encouragement and friendship. It's such a pleasure to work with talented writers like you. We do learn and grow from each other. Thank you so much for being a part of the Whispers' journey.

      Love,
      Karen

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