Monday, May 22, 2017

Whispers Closing for Submissions--Thank You for Your Poetic Hearts--Karen O'Leary

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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30 comments:

  1. Karen,
    Sorry 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

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    1. Dear David,

      Thank 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

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  2. 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.

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    1. Thank you so much for your kind words Numa. May you always enjoy the gift of words.

      Blessings,
      Karen

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  3. Your light emanates, reflects and echoes...

    Yours is a heartfelt rendition, Karen.

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    1. Dear Michael,

      Thank 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

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  4. Dear friend Karen
    Thanks 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

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    1. Dear Yancy,

      In 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

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    2. Your very welcome Karen, Yet as you said
      it always comes back to me in gifts friendship
      and in blessings I am praying for is the
      blessing of your complete recovery.
      Yancy

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    3. Dear Yancy,

      Thank 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

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  5. 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.

    ~Douglas S. Malan

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    1. Dear Douglas,

      Maybe 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

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  6. Like an old friend, Whispers will always have a place in our hearts

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    1. Dear Jack,

      You 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

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  7. 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.

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    1. Dear Nila,

      Everything 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

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  8. Please add my thanks and prayers for better health, Karen. I have enjoyed Whispers!

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    1. Dear Marianne,

      Maybe 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

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  9. 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

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    1. Dear Edilson,

      Congratulations 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

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  10. 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.

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    1. Dear Arthur,

      If 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

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  11. Dear Karen,
    Thank 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.

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    1. Dear Mary Jo and Frank,

      Our 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

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  12. 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

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    1. Dear Angelee,

      Thank 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

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  13. 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…

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    1. Dear Peggy,

      Our 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

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  14. Dear Karen,

    Thank 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

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  15. Dear Colleen,

    Thank you for your warm and kind thoughts. May you find joy in sharing the gift of words.

    Blessings always,
    Karen

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