the
day awakens
all lemon-colored
ready for adventure
tiny drops of dew
glimmer in the light
flowers yawn themselves open
it is a gift
this day
By jani johe webster
all lemon-colored
ready for adventure
tiny drops of dew
glimmer in the light
flowers yawn themselves open
it is a gift
this day
By jani johe webster
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Born
of Light…
we
enjoy rainbows,
budding
beginnings
of
friendship…
little
by little,
our
journeys meld
and
love blossoms
yet
always—
*it is a gift
…this day
By
Karen O’Leary
*from
jani johe’s poem above
(A
tribute to jani johe and
Nila Webster)
Through our words, we live on...
How true that each day is a gift!
ReplyDeleteDear Marianne,
DeleteThis poem is personal journey with two remarkable women. The bond has been a huge gift in my life. Thank you for thoughts.
Blessings,
Karen
Jani and Karen
ReplyDeleteThis poem full of good things--
full of color
full of this worlds gifts
full of love and gratitude.
Thank you both.
Dear Michael,
DeleteThank you so much. This poem is one of the most personally rewarding ones that I have ever written. I really appreciate your thoughtful words.
Blessings,
Karen
Karen,
ReplyDeleteYours and Jani's poems complement each other so well. I love the fact yo used he last 2 lines and incorporated in your poem.
Your friend,
David Fox
Dear David,
DeleteThank you for your kind words. This poem is about a journey that has enriched my life. Best wishes, my friend.
Blessings,
Karen
...this day
ReplyDeletei discovered
the beauty
of the rainbow
the beginning day
and friendship...
Wow Sunil!
DeleteYou really captured the essence of this poem. Your thoughts mean a lot to me. Thank you so much!
Blessings,
Karen
Each day is indeed a gift.
ReplyDeleteYou are so right, Raamesh, even when it is a challenging time. Each day offers us a chance to grow and become better.
DeleteBlessings,
Karen
Truly a magnificent piece!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Langley. This poem matters a lot to me. Glad you enjoyed it.
DeleteBlessings,
Karen
Very colorful, very alive and invigorating !
ReplyDeleteDear Molly,
DeleteThank you so much. This poem is about a journey that has enriched my life. Glad you enjoyed it.
Blessings,
Karen
Lovely and fitting tribute. Thank you. - Laura M Kaminski(Halima Ayuba)
ReplyDeleteThank you, Laura. It means a lot that you thought this collaboration a fitting tribute to two wonderful women. Nila and jani johe have enriched my life.
DeleteBlessings,
Karen
Today's gift is the companion poems post, displayed above.
ReplyDeleteSo much simpatico. It was if both writers were in the same room.
Dear Michael,
DeleteThank you for your insightful and lovely words. The common thread in these two poems has been meaningful in the lives of Nila and I. Your final words mean a lot to me.
Blessings,
Karen
Wonderful.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Barbara.
DeleteBlessings,
Karen
Each day is a different gift, no two the same.
ReplyDeleteDear Mary Jo,
DeleteSo much truth in your words, my friend. Words often bind us together that is life changing. Keep your candle glowing.
Blessings,
Karen
I really enjoyed reading these poems, they "go together" nicely like peanut butter and jelly. :)
ReplyDeleteDear Poppy,
ReplyDeleteWhat a creative thought! Thanks for making me chuckle today. So good to have you back at Whispers.
Blessings,
Karen
Beautiful expression of words and thoughts from two exceptionally talented and loving women. Thank you for sharing. Continued blessings, Karen, and Rest In Peace, jani.
ReplyDelete-MJ
Dear Maurice,
DeleteWhat an encouraging voice you are and a light in the writing community. Thank you for your kind words. It is a joy to keep jani johe's poetry living on.
Blessings,
Karen
Really enjoyed this piece, thank you both so much for sharing it!
ReplyDeleteDear Karen,
ReplyDeleteYou did a spectacular write capturing jani's spirit in your poem. Brilliant and thanks to nila to continue to let us be inspired by her mother's poetry.
Love Sandra