Sunday, January 15, 2017

From the Archives—Featuring Peggy Dugan French

Dear Whispers’ Readers,

Once again, it is a joy to travel back into our Whispers’ archives, and savor the wonderful poetry within its pages. In searching for a poem that encompasses thoughts echoed by others yet stands as creative experience, Peggy’s words reached out to me.  Her “on the road” is fitting for our journey forward. Her song is a timeless. Congratulations Peggy! Thank you being a beacon at Whispers and in the poetry community at large.

In addition, today is our Four-Year Anniversary.  Thank you all for making this hallmark possible.

Blessings,

Karen O’Leary—Whispers’ Editor

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that song 

the one that lingers deep into the night
brings a smile of remembrance
or a tear of regret
soothes a broken heart
calms a ragged soul
simmers in the midnight hour
leisurely entertains on Sunday mornings
gently lulls a child to sleep
introduces the kids to the classics
blares from a teenager’s room
fills the house with holiday traditions
keeps us company on the road
gracefully fills a wedding aisle
and hovers over a final resting place with honor
of the many songs that fill our past
nothing compares to the song that is us

By Peggy Dugan French
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29 comments:

  1. angeleeJanuary 15, 2017 at 7:28 PM

    beautifully written dear Peggy,congratulations,thanks for sharing dear Karen,love and light,angelee

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    1. pdfrenchJanuary 16, 2017 at 7:39 AM

      Thank you so much for your kind words angelee, best to you!

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  2. David FoxJanuary 15, 2017 at 11:02 PM

    Peggy,
    Many congratulations on having your poem published again, with thanks to Karen as well for doing the honors.
    Your friend,
    David Fox

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  3. UnknownJanuary 16, 2017 at 5:50 AM

    Dear Peggy,
    Love the gentle wisdom in this poem, so true to life.
    Thank you,
    Michael

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    1. pdfrenchJanuary 16, 2017 at 7:40 AM

      Thank you Michael, I appreciare your comment very much! Best, Peggy

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  4. Jon & ShellyJanuary 16, 2017 at 6:22 AM

    I just love this soft journey you have taken the reader through the stages of life. Beautifully written, Peggy. Thank you for this.

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    1. pdfrenchJanuary 16, 2017 at 7:40 AM

      Thank you both, glad you enjoyed the piece. Best to you, Peggy

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  5. Sara KendrickJanuary 16, 2017 at 6:53 AM

    I enjoyed reading your work..Music becomes an intergal part of some of our lives.Sara

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    1. pdfrenchJanuary 16, 2017 at 7:41 AM

      Thank you Sara, glad you enoyed, music is a great joy in life for sure. Best, Peggy

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  6. UnknownJanuary 16, 2017 at 1:46 PM

    Peggy thank you reminding us with your beautiful poem on the gift of music.

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  7. panhandlepoetJanuary 16, 2017 at 2:04 PM

    Ms. Dugan’s poem delights and soothes the soul. Marc

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  8. Gert W. KnopJanuary 16, 2017 at 6:51 PM

    I enjoyed reading your Poem Peggy! Music is everywhere! I could not imagine a life without music!

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  9. AnonymousJanuary 17, 2017 at 5:28 AM

    yahwhozahs for Peggy Dugan French!

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  10. AnonymousJanuary 17, 2017 at 1:11 PM

    Congratulations Peggy. It's good to "get a taste" of your poem, "that song" again. It is still delicious. Thank you for sharing. Continued blessings!

    Also, congratulations to Karen and Whispers for 4 blessed years!

    -MJ (www.tgbtgpublictions.com)

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    1. pdfrenchJanuary 18, 2017 at 4:42 PM

      Thank you for yor kind words Maurice, glad you enjoued the piece. Best wishes to you!

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  11. Daginne AignendJanuary 18, 2017 at 9:14 AM

    You're painting a lovely atmosphere with your words, Peggy

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  12. Karen O'LearyJanuary 18, 2017 at 5:55 PM

    Dear Peggy,

    It is so good to see such an outpouring of thoughts regarding your wonderful poem. Thank you for all you do for Whispers! Best wishes always.

    Blessings,
    Karne

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    1. pdfrenchJanuary 19, 2017 at 1:45 PM

      Thank you Karen! Best wishes to you and Whispers as well.
      Cheers, Peggy

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  13. Jo BalistreriJanuary 18, 2017 at 6:48 PM

    Peggy, after reading your poem the music surrounded me. Such sensitive images, and very inspirational.

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    1. pdfrenchJanuary 19, 2017 at 1:46 PM

      Thank you Jo, I really appreciate your thougthful comment. Best to you.

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  14. Karen O'LearyJanuary 23, 2017 at 8:07 PM

    Thank you, Isha, for the following--

    I read this poem several times and think so many people would be imbued with the music that travels through the lines invoking memory at so many levels. Quite lovely.

    Yours sincerely
    Isha Wagner

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  15. pdfrenchJanuary 26, 2017 at 8:18 PM

    Thank you Isha, gald you enjoyed it!

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  16. UnknownMarch 10, 2017 at 12:21 PM

    Dear Peggy, I am happy this was posted from the Archives
    So I could get a chance to read "That Song" Which brings
    a smile of remembrance, and hovers over a final resting
    place with honor of the many songs that fill our past
    not comparing to the song that is us. I love it.
    Yancy

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