Dear Whispers’ Friends,
It has been such a joy working with you for over four
years. I can no longer keep up with
submissions for a journal that publishes several poems each week. Our season will always be a special part of
my own journey. I hope it was a
treasured time for you too.
Although our journal is no longer able to accept
submissions, I hope you will stop by from time to time to read a wide array
poems by many talented people that have graced the pages of Whispers with their words. I want to thank you for your encouragement and
support. Wishing you the best always!
Blessings,
Karen
Your Whispers’ Editor
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Poetic Hearts
Gentle voices,
inspiring lights,
pour through words
ever bright.
Uplifting strains and
tender songs
help others sing
along.
Faith flows out of
kind, caring souls
into verse where love
glows.
Poems blossom from
life’s insight.
Gentle voices ever
bright, burning beacons shine with light.
By Karen O’Leary
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Karen,
ReplyDeleteSorry you have been bowled over with e-mails, leaving you struggling with keeping Whispers running. It has been a pleasure submitting poems to you all this time.
Your friend,
David Fox
Dear David,
DeleteThank you so much for your kindness. You are part of making Whispers a special place for people to share the gift of words. Thank you so much.
Blessings,
Karen
Thank you, Karen, for all you've done with Whispers. It's been an absolute pleasure being part of this community the past couple of years. I wish you all the best in your future endeavors.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your kind words Numa. May you always enjoy the gift of words.
DeleteBlessings,
Karen
Your light emanates, reflects and echoes...
ReplyDeleteYours is a heartfelt rendition, Karen.
Dear Michael,
DeleteThank you for being such a blessing in my life. As we approach the writing experience, we don't need the spotlight. That is a model that both of us cherish.
Blessings and best wishes,
Karen
Dear friend Karen
ReplyDeleteThanks for the example, in my life you've been
I hope you get well so Whispers, you can re spin
What ever, I will always treasure you as friend
Dear Yancy,
DeleteIn looking out to others, we find the gifts of love and friendship. Thank you for kindness to me at a challenging time in my life. May God go with you always.
Blessings,
Karen
Your very welcome Karen, Yet as you said
Deleteit always comes back to me in gifts friendship
and in blessings I am praying for is the
blessing of your complete recovery.
Yancy
Dear Yancy,
DeleteThank you so much. Our friendships will live on, and I hope in the light of lifting other up. Writing is a shared experience. Wishing you the best always.
Blessings,
Karen
Thank you for all the time and energy you invested in creating a forum where writers can share their energy and creativity. You kindly accepted my submissions and, in turn, I have discovered many creative people all over. Thank you for opening doors for me that I never knew existed. We all are grateful.
ReplyDelete~Douglas S. Malan
Dear Douglas,
DeleteMaybe one day we can come together to share the gift of words as a gathering place for hope, talent and encouragement. Maybe it is not at Whispers but maybe an outgrowth of friendship. Thank you for being part of our story and legacy here!
Blessings,
Karen
Like an old friend, Whispers will always have a place in our hearts
ReplyDeleteDear Jack,
DeleteYou and I go back a long way, my friend. Nothing will change that as our souls are a part of a journey that reaches far beyond the borders of Whispers. Thank you for your kindness and support.
Blessings,
Karen
Thank you for this beautiful poem, filled with light and hope, and for Whispers, which will continue to uplift and inspire those around the world. Love and gratitude always.
ReplyDeleteDear Nila,
DeleteEverything has its season--something that is part of the friendship that we have as soul-mates. We will travel together always. Wishing you the best always, my friend.
Blessings,
Karen
Please add my thanks and prayers for better health, Karen. I have enjoyed Whispers!
ReplyDeleteDear Marianne,
DeleteMaybe someone else will pick out community up, allowing it to have an ongoing light. You are beacon as a writer and as a friend.
Blessings,
Karen
Thank you for all your kind words and for having published many times my poems. I don't forget that my poem "Eating Pain", nominated for The Pushcart Prize 2016 was published by the first time in Whispers. Blessings and all the best for your future
ReplyDeleteDear Edilson,
DeleteCongratulations on your Pushcart Prize nomination! I wish you continued success with your writing journey. I'm so happy you received this honor. Wishing you continued success.
Blessings,
Karen
Karen, I am sorry to see this site ending, but I undestand why. I appreciated the itnernational range of poets, and the responses I got from people, most of whom I otherwise would never have met.
ReplyDeleteDear Arthur,
DeleteIf it is meant to be, another person might pick up the helm in his or her fashion that will be a welcomed way for our writing family can journey on. Thank you so much for your kind words.
Blessings,
Karen
Dear Karen,
ReplyDeleteThank you for not only the beautiful and tender poem above but for all the years you have poured your heart and soul into Whispers. You have encouraged so many, made a community of kindred spirits from all over the world. Frank and I send our blessings and our love. You are forever in our hearts.
Dear Mary Jo and Frank,
DeleteOur four candle journey will live on in faith and hope. It is kind and caring people like you, Mary Jo, that make up the heart of our poetry family. Keep your light shining, my friend.
Love,
Karen & Gayle
Dear Karen,Though Whispers will be closed now ,I hope and pray your own work gets the attention it deserves.May your health improve.Love and light,and blessings,angelee
ReplyDeleteDear Angelee,
DeleteThank you for your kind words. The friendships born of the poetry community are the greatest gifts. Congratulations on all that your are accomplishing! Wishing you the best always.
Blessings,
Karen
Dear Karen, I am sorry to hear you are closing Whispers, but so grateful to have been a part of this wonderful community that you have so lovingly presided over for the past four years. It will always be a special place in my heart. I am sending loving, healing thoughts to you and wish you all the best going forward…
ReplyDeleteDear Peggy,
DeleteOur friendship will last beyond the borders of Whispers. You are a gift of light in our poetry community at large. Best wishes in wherever your journey leads.
Many blessings,
Karen
Dear Karen,
ReplyDeleteThank you for allowing all of us poets to be part of Whispers!! Your hard work and dedication to provide us this opportunity is very much appreciated. My wish for you is good health, peace and serenity!
All the best,
Colleen
Dear Colleen,
ReplyDeleteThank you for your warm and kind thoughts. May you find joy in sharing the gift of words.
Blessings always,
Karen