Dear Whispers' Friends,
It was such a joy to read all the wonderful activity poems published in September at Whispers with a variety of views from our talented writing community.
Netherlands' Writer and Editor, Inge Wesdijk (Daginne Aignend), has agreed to host October's activity too. One of her goals is to give writers of various levels a chance to share in her inspiring opportunity. I'm so grateful that our talented friend is sharing more of her time to help us grow as writers.
Note--This will replace the former individual poem publication opportunity. The poems will be published through out the month as they are accepted for publication. Please send a 5 line or less bio with your poem. This is optional but it is a nice way for readers to get to know poets that are published. Only one notification will go out each month which you are welcome to share with your friends. At this point each writer is eligible for publication each month. Inge and I will adjust this if the volume is too much for one month.
From--Inge Wesdijk, Whispers' Activity Editor
Title: "5" line poetry celebrations"
Subject: Friendship
Outcomes:
1) To allow writers to explore ideas in a concise format and allow different voices to capture ideas without the restriction of styles.
2) Present poetry with depth and insight to share with an international audience.
3) Celebrate the gift of words to uplift people up in this climate of challenges.
Challenge--
To present a poem of 5 lines that is relevant for a global community
Please use the following format:
Title
Space
Poem
Space
Author’s name and country
Space
Bio--Five lines or less
Please share your poems with Inge for consideration for publication at Whispers--
Deadline: October 25 Accepted poetry will be published shortly after accepted. This activity will replace individual poem publication.
Of note--Whispers does not publish profanity, erotica, violence or other derogatory writing.
The information is also available at Whispers'.
Please stop by and thank Inge for bringing us together for this enjoyable activity.
It is a gift to have Inge share her talent and willingness to open Whispers for activity submissions. I hope all of you will appreciate her willingness to give our community a rebirth.
Blessings,
Karen O'Leary
Whispers' Editor
Dear Inge,
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for helping Whispers grow as a community in an uplifting and encouraging way, while sharing a variety of views and styles. I appreciate the wonderful job you did with the September Activity.
Blessings,
Karen
Dear Karen,
DeleteIt's a joy to help and get Whispers back as a journal where writers can share the beauty of the written word. I look forward to the contributions of our community for the October activity.
Best wishes
Inge
Dear Inge,
DeleteIt is great to have your talented voice as a writer and editor to keep our journal alive with encouragement to writers of all levels. Thank you so much!
Blessings,
Karen
I am happy that Daginne is dedicating her time and energy to the Whispers community. She is the Best of the Best.
ReplyDeleteOh, and... Hello, Karen! <3
Thank you so much, Michael, you almost make me blush ☺
DeleteKaren and I are very enthusiastic about the last activities response and we love to continue Whispers as the journal where poets visualize their words.
Best wishes,
Inge
Dear Michael,
DeleteInge deserves the congrats for making her activity ideas a way to bring new life to Whispers. Thank you for your ongoing support and encouragement.
Blessings,
Karen