Monday, October 16, 2017

The Team Theme Special Feature Collaborative Poem--By Inge Wesdijk (Daginne Aignend)--The Netherlands and Karen O’Leary—United States

vivid colors

By Inge Wesdijk (Daginne Aignend)—The Netherlands 
and Karen O’Leary—United States

scattered
by a fragile
aesthetic light
the emanation
of spiritual
strength

the strength
born of love
in rainbows,
softly caressed
without judgment
the seed grows

the inner beauty
of friendship
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30 comments:

  1. angeleeOctober 16, 2017 at 8:39 PM

    very nice ,congratulations,love and light,angelee

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    1. Karen O'LearyOctober 17, 2017 at 12:36 AM

      Thank you so much, Angelee. It was such a pleasure to write this poem with Inge. Wishing you the best always.

      Love,
      Karen

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    2. Cap'n BoomerangOctober 17, 2017 at 5:37 AM

      Well done Ladies...I am struck by the themes of nurturing & acts of personal kindness modeled in this inspirational poem! I will think of this as I interact with others today, thanks Inge & Karen! james marshall goff

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    3. Karen O'LearyOctober 17, 2017 at 10:22 PM

      Dear James,

      It is always a joy to share the writing experience with you. Inge was the inspirations for our poem. Maybe you will find another writer to share Jack's collaborative experience with.

      Blessings,
      Kareh

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  2. NeenaOctober 16, 2017 at 9:21 PM

    the inner beauty of friendship shines through these sensitive lines...
    Love & Light
    Neena

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  3. Karen O'LearyOctober 17, 2017 at 12:44 AM

    Dear Neena,

    Thank you so much for your kind words. Inge was the inspiration for this poem. It was such a pleasure to write with her.

    Blessings and best wishes,
    Karen

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  4. Gert W. KnopOctober 17, 2017 at 7:18 AM

    Thank you both for this enjoyable write! Take good care!
    Love,
    Gert

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    1. Karen O'LearyOctober 18, 2017 at 1:02 AM

      Dear Gert,

      Thank you so much for share your kind words on the poem Inge and I wrote. Collaborative writing is a joy-filled experience as you and Jack have discovered.

      Thank you for your support and encouragement. Wishing you the best always.

      Blessings,
      Karen

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  5. paul callusOctober 17, 2017 at 9:32 AM

    What a lovely way to describe the beauty of friendship! My congratulations to both of you, Inge & Karen, for this meaningful collaboration. Regards // paul

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    1. Karen O'LearyOctober 18, 2017 at 1:04 AM

      Thank you so much, Paul. Collaborative writing is wonderful extension of our creative souls. It was such a joy write this poem with Inge.

      Blessings,
      Karen

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  6. Jack HorneOctober 17, 2017 at 10:08 AM

    A beautiful poem - well done to you both x

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    1. Karen O'LearyOctober 18, 2017 at 1:10 AM

      Dear Jack,

      Thank you for bringing collaborative poetry back to Whispers. It was such a joy to work on this poem with Inge. I think we both feel that this piece is an extension of our friendship. Thank you so much for allowing us to share our gift of writing as an extension of who we are.

      Blessings always,
      Karen

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  7. UnknownOctober 17, 2017 at 10:51 AM

    Thanks for all the lovely comments. Karen and I are both inspired by our friendship, we found each other through the love for the written word.

    Best wishes,
    Inge

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    1. Karen O'LearyOctober 18, 2017 at 1:22 AM

      Dear Inge,

      The outpouring of our words flow naturally, respect and understanding of who we are as writers and human beings.

      Jack, is a pleasure to bring this opportunity back to Whispers! Challenges give us the joy of stretching and growing.

      Thank you, both for being a part of Whispers.

      Blessings,
      Karen

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  8. Ken Allan DronsfieldOctober 17, 2017 at 2:51 PM

    A lovely write!

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    1. Karen O'LearyOctober 18, 2017 at 1:25 AM

      Dear Ken,

      What a joy to see you back with our Whispers' family. I admire all that you are accomplishing in the poetry community.

      Thank you for all that you do and for all that you are.

      Blessings,
      Karen

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  9. David FoxOctober 17, 2017 at 3:42 PM

    Inge and Karen,
    I loved this! Simply wonderful!
    Your friend,
    David

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    1. Karen O'LearyOctober 18, 2017 at 1:27 AM

      Dear David,

      Thank you so much for your kind words. Best wishes with all your writing endeavors.

      Blessings,
      Karen

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  10. Michael ToddOctober 17, 2017 at 6:21 PM

    This poetic collaboration has affected me in ways I am not, as yet, able to put into words; but I will... Just grant me a little time.

    ( I just love when I am overwhelmed. )

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    1. Karen O'LearyOctober 18, 2017 at 9:19 PM

      Dear Michael,

      Thank you so much for your lovely thoughts. Inge was the inspiration for this poem. I hope you will share some poetry for Whispers, soon. Thank you for your gift of friendship.

      Blessings,
      Karen

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  11. claudia messelodiOctober 17, 2017 at 11:19 PM

    What a lovely poem full of positive emotions, such a profound and inspiring composition. Congratulations!
    Claudia

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    1. Karen O'LearyOctober 18, 2017 at 9:21 PM

      Dear Claudia,

      Thank you so much for your kind words. Inge was such a joy to write with. I hope to see some of your poetry at Whispers soon.

      Blessings,
      Karen

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  12. UnknownOctober 18, 2017 at 3:44 AM

    Thanks, Whispers Friends, your comments are highly appreciated.

    Best wishes,
    Inge

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    1. Karen O'LearyOctober 18, 2017 at 9:23 PM

      Dear Inge,

      What a treasure to write this poem with you. You were the inspiration for this poem--a pleasure to write with you.

      Blessings,
      Karen

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    2. UnknownOctober 19, 2017 at 4:10 AM

      My dear Karen, I also enjoyed writing with you. Though sometimes I feel you understand me without words.

      Best wishes my friend,
      Inge

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  13. UnknownOctober 18, 2017 at 4:34 PM

    Beautiful images and such a seamlessly crafted collaboration. Lovely!

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    1. Karen O'LearyOctober 18, 2017 at 9:25 PM

      Dear Molly,

      Thank you for all the support and encouragement you give me. It was a joy to share in this poem with Inge.

      Blessings and best wishes,
      Karen

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  14. Leslie DeLucaNovember 1, 2017 at 3:42 PM

    This collaborative heart song is made significantly more magnificently ethereal by the intertwining of two kindred spirits' passionately shared interest in an art form that unites so many others; by releasing it into the mainstream it swirls and soars, then triumphantly loops into a circle of hearts reaching out in desire to stay connected forever in deep friendship. Bravo...and a respectful WOWZA.

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  15. UnknownNovember 7, 2017 at 2:41 AM

    Thank you for the WOWZA Leslie ☺ It's true that poets can inspire one another when writing together.

    All the best,
    Inge

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  16. Karen O'LearyNovember 8, 2017 at 8:55 PM

    Dear Leslie and Inge,

    Yes, words matter, Leslie. It was a gift writing this poem with you Inge. Wishing you both the best in your writing journeys.

    Many blessings,
    Karen

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