Monday, October 31, 2016

From Your Editor/Scraps of Paper--Karen O'Leary--United States

Dear Whispers’ Friends,

I appreciate all the encouragement, prayers and support you have and are giving me.  Chronic illness is a roller-coaster ride that many of you travel, too.  

Our Whispers’ community is about a shared experience.  What a gift it is in my life as we stretch across borders, comforting others in times of need, learning from each other, and caring about each other.

Scraps of Paper

pieces
glued together
from life’s experience
fused with dreams of tomorrow’s dawn
become…

one song
as poetry
flows from the writer’s soul
on white sheets that touch readers’ hearts
with hope

Today, we are of that one song because each person that has touched our journal in some way has made a difference—

                 …may you continue
                                               to walk in the light
                                                                              be in the light
                                                                                              and share that light
                        
Thank you all!

Blessings and best wishes,

Karen

24 comments:

  1. I love your poem, Karen.

    I love your little corner of the literary universe here, where the light originates.

    Best Wishes, Michael

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    1. Dear Michael,

      You are a part of the light that allows us to move forward with the gift of hope in a chaotic world. Each of us has the chance to make a difference. You have, my friend.

      Many blessings,
      Karen

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  2. Beautiful poem! Hope you continue feel better. Whispers keeps writers out in the light. Best wishes for good health

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    1. Thank you so much, JT. I look forward to reading more of your poetry in the months ahead. Keep your light shining!

      Blessings,
      Karen

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  3. lovely poem Karen,keep up the good work,love and light,angelee

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    1. Dear Angelee,

      Thank you so much, my friend. I loved the beautiful display of my poem you just sent. I really appreciate the gift.

      Blessings,
      Karen

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  4. Be sure there is a candle burning on the corner of my room and a prayer on the edges of my lips, all in intention of you, my dear friend. God bless and keep you in good health, I firmly believe He knows that you are a beacon of light for all of us!

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    1. Dear Edilson,

      Thank you for these beautiful thoughts that lifted me up, today. That is the blessing and vision of words. We are together for a greater purpose. Thank you for being a part of the Whispers journey.

      Blessings,
      Karen

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  5. Karen, thank you for the heart-felt sincerity in your poem, and for its creative depth. You too have touched many writers, authors, and poets. Whispers is a great community for poetic expression and fellowship. Thank you for all you do and please know that you and yours are in my prayers. Continued blessings!

    -MJ

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    1. Dear Maurice,

      Thank you so much for your heartfelt words. Creative Inspirations is offering hope in these challenging times. Our words transcend time and uplift those are dealing with challenging times.

      Blessings,
      Karen

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    1. Thank you Sheikha! I really appreciate your ongoing encouragement offering the gift of hope.

      Blessings,
      Karen

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  7. Beautiful and moving. Thank you for writing this, for sharing it, and for uplifting all of us. God bless you always. You are changing our lives and the world with "Whsispers." Love, Nila

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    1. Dear Nila,

      What a blessing you are in my life! Thank you so much for encouraging and supporting me, always. May you find a rainbow in today.

      Love,
      Karen

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  8. Dear Karen:
    I am so glad you are feeling better. Your poem is full of affirmation for life and the creative process. We are blessed to be part of such a beautiful writing community.
    May you continue to keep us inspired and creating for each other and Whispers.
    Love, SuZ

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    1. Dear SuZ,

      Thank you for your kind words. It is people like you that make our online journal possible.

      Many blessings,
      Karen

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  9. Dear Karen,
    How I love your double-cinquain. But even more, I love how you continue to knit the worldwide Whispers community together through everyday life experiences.
    With high regard,
    Michael

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    1. Dear Michael,

      Thank you for your uplifting words and for agreeing to be the Activity Editor for our Whispers' community. You are such a joy to work with.

      Blessings and best wishes,
      Karen

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  10. Dear Karen,

    I love your poem, thank you for sharing it. It is great to see your words here on Whispers. I hope you are feeling much better and we hear more from you soon. I so appreciate all that you do with Whispers, what a gift the the writing community you are, thank you so much! Get well soon.
    Best Always,
    Peggy

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  11. Dear Peggy,

    What a light you are in my life! Your kind thoughts and ongoing encouragement are greatly appreciated. I sure enjoyed the Summer Shemom and will be in touch again, soon.

    Blessings,
    Karen

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  12. Thank you, Karen, for your on-going literary light and good works--a perfect fit for our crazy times. I hope you are better and continue to pray for you! Be well!

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    1. Dear Michelle,

      Thank you for your kind words and prayers. This community exists because people like you are a part of it. I hope you will be sending another poem soon.

      Blessings,
      Karen

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  13. Karen, a joy it is to follow your path of light! may God Shine His Light forever on your path!:james

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    1. Dear James,

      It is so good to have you a part of our growing community. Thank you for your gift of friendship.

      Blessings,
      Karen

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