Dear Friends,
I appreciate all the contributors and readers that are making our online journal a poetry community. Through our comments we give gifts of encouragement and insight. Several of our contributors are dealing with health issues and other challenges and are unable to participate as much as they would like. I ask for your understanding and your prayers.
One only has to turn on the news for a short time to learn about the growing violence in the world. Though we can’t change everything, we can make a difference. You certainly have brought joy to my life and others.
I posted the following poem in January of 2013. It seemed fitting to share it with you now, too. Keep on writing! Best wishes to all of you.
Blessings,
Karen O’Leary
Whispers’ Editor
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Carry On
Some days are long;
the road gets tough.
We give it our all
and that is enough.
Friends share our toils
and carry us through.
We learn about love
and generosity too.
We sing of the gift
of a warm embrace.
It lifts our burden
from a weary place.
We learn to look
for others in need.
With grateful hearts,
we spread love’s seed.
Some days are long;
the road is tough.
We give our best
and that is enough.
This is a beautiful, uplifting poem that inspires and gives hope. No matter what trials we face, we can take great strength in every line that is written here. This poem is timeless, and is powerful whether the year is 2013, 2015, or beyond. Wherever we are on the path, the spirit of this poem strengthens our resolve. What a gift, to see this poem.
ReplyDeleteDear Nila,
DeleteYou have such a beautiful heart. Thank you for your kind words. I'm so glad you enjoyed reading "Carry On." It's one of my favorite poems by me as I do believe that this world needs hope and the seeds of love. I appreciate your ongoing support and encouragement, my friend.
Love,
Karen
Inspiring words remembering that we are not alone in the road taken through our entire life; that give comfort and strength over a common journey; that only could be written by altruist a person like Karen O'Leary and a few of us.
ReplyDeleteDear Edilson,
DeleteThank you so much for these beautiful words today. No, we are not alone--not when we share our lives, our love and our hope. The most precious gifts in life don't cost money. So good to have you here at Whispers. I appreciate all you do to support others.
Blessings,
Karen
Wonderful words, Karen:
ReplyDeleteFull of encouragement for us all. Thanks for sharing your generous thoughts today and always, Hugs, SuZ
Dear Suzanne,
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your uplifting thoughts. Your support and encouragement are greatly appreciated. I'm glad you are a part of the Whispers journey.
Blessings,
Karen
Dear Karen, Thank you for your uplifting poem! I really enjoyed reading it!
ReplyDeleteLove,
Gert
Dear Gert,
DeleteThank you so much for your lovely words. It is so good to have you a part of the Whispers journey. I appreciate all the support you give me and others.
Blessings,
Karen
Thank you for the reminder Karen in your inspiring poem. I believe strongly in my life that despite what's going on around me, including any adverse circumstances I may face, that the Lord has it under control. With Him walking with me I can be a blessing to others as well, & be assured to have lasting peace through it all! God bless, Chris~
ReplyDeleteDear Christine,
DeleteThank you for your insightful and lovely words. The walk with God is the most important thing in our lives. Wishing you many blessings! It is so good to have you a part of Whispers.
Warm regards,
Karen
Thanks for sharing. In this road of our life, how tough it may look, there is someone special before us and He always walks with us.
ReplyDeleteDear Ndongolera,
DeleteYes, He does walk with us, giving us strength to face our challenges. Thank you so much for your insightful and kind words. It's good to have you here at Whispers.
Blessings,
Karen
Dear Karen, you make me feel as if my efforts are worthwhile. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteDear Joan,
DeleteYour efforts are definitely worthwhile. It is a pleasure to have you a part of our Whispers community. Best wishes.
Blessings,
Karen
Karen,
ReplyDeleteI remember publishing this in my journal. It seems just as relevant then as it is now. Great job!
Your friend,
David Fox
Dear David,
DeleteThank you for publishing my poem and for your kind comments. This poem has a personal investment in it for me. It helps me get through life's challenges. So good to have you a part of Whispers, David.
Blessings,
Karen
Thank you, Beth Winchcombe, for the following--
ReplyDeleteDear Karen,
What a timeless piece this is, I've read it today....one of my bad days and I'm feeling wretched and frustrated. Sometimes God sends us a message of hope, today he's sent it through you Karen. Bless you for uplifting my thoughts a little.
God bless you my friend.
Love,
Beth
Dear Beth,
DeleteWhat a gift you have given me today! To make a difference with my writing is important to me. I'm so glad you found my poem uplifting. Thank you for your kind words and all you do to support me, my friend.
Many blessings,
Karen
Beautiful. ---and I thank you for all you've done, all your encouragement, support and understanding. ---and I thank you for bringing together this 'family' of poets.
ReplyDeleteDear Barbara,
DeleteThank you for your kind words. Yes, I think of Whispers as a family. I have so much support and encouragement from kind people like you.
Many blessings.
Karen
This is very uplifting, Karen. May your words inspire others to look at life positively, even though at times we tend to feel the strain. Blessings ~ paul
ReplyDeleteDear Paul,
DeleteThank you so much for your kind words. Your ongoing encouragement is greatly appreciated. It's so good to have you a part of Whispers. Happy writing, my friend.
Blessings,
Karen
If everyone shared your view, the world would be a far better place, but many do not, so confusion will reign in many quarters. Still, it is inherent on those, like yourself, to stand firm and hold fast to the right.
ReplyDeleteDear Michael,
DeleteThank you for your lovely and encouraging comments. You are such a light here at Whispers. Thank you so much for all you do for me and others.
Blessings,
Karen
This write shows the true beauty of your own personality Karen and that is special in itself, but to also capture the way so many here and elsewhere feel daily in such careful words and lovely poem is something else. Indeed so many of us would have health and time as so much more, but even with those things life is short and would we have sufficient time to get round to reading the quantity we would really like? It's so humbling to be read and commented, to know people have actually given their time to do so when it is so precious - a true gift! Thanks for all you do for us all here Karen.
ReplyDeleteDear Anna-Marie,
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your insightful and kind comments. What a gift you are in life, my friend. Choosing the positive in spite of struggles, you spread your light. Best wishes to you.
Love,
Karen