Saturday, December 9, 2017

New!--Special Feature Collaborative Poem--By Sharon Weimer and Karen O’Leary--United States

kindred spirits

By Sharon Weimer and Karen O’Leary—United States

​butterflies bind
our hearts as one...
on wings our words
flow, hoping to help
the wounded arise

through storms 
confused and blind
we find each other
hands reaching
connecting...
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33 comments:

  1. Karen O'LearyDecember 9, 2017 at 9:13 PM

    Dear Shar,

    What a gift it is to share this poem with you! "kindred spirits" is about our friendship over the years. Trusting and caring for each other even in this time of challenges.

    Thank you, Jack, for accepting our poem for publication.

    Blessings to both of you,
    Karen

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  2. claudia messelodiDecember 10, 2017 at 12:54 AM

    I thank you both for sharing such beautiful and soothing words!
    Claudia

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    1. Karen O'LearyDecember 10, 2017 at 8:52 PM

      Dear Claudia,

      It was such a pleasure to write this poem with my dear friend. Thank you for your kind and encouraging words.

      Blessings always,
      Karen

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  3. Sunil SharmaDecember 10, 2017 at 4:45 AM

    Tender!
    Healing!
    Words---magical!

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    1. Karen O'LearyDecember 10, 2017 at 9:02 PM

      Dear Sunil,

      What a lovely message. Writing this poem with Sharon was a gift for me. Thank you for taking time to share your thoughts with us.

      Blessings,
      Karen

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  4. PixordiaDecember 10, 2017 at 4:57 AM

    Beautiful, affirmative words....how blessed we are to have these gems of wisdom.
    Best,
    SuZ

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    1. Karen O'LearyDecember 10, 2017 at 9:04 PM

      Dear Suzanne,

      Thank you for kind words. "gems of wisdom" is fits so many poems published here at Whispers. Thank you for your lovely thoughts.

      Blessings,
      Karen

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  5. stardust22December 10, 2017 at 6:17 AM

    I am so very honored Karen ever suggested we collaborate. She is a beautiful and inspiring long time friend, and this is truly a gift from the heart. I feel as though a piece of our friendship has been published and I thank you dearly Karen, thank you to Jack for publication, and thank you all lovely people for your thoughtful comments. Warmest wishes, Sharon

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    1. Karen O'LearyDecember 10, 2017 at 9:22 PM

      Dear Shar,

      Thank you so much for your kind words. What a joy to capture our friendship in "kindred spirits." We rise through challenges and still rise again. That's what true kinship is all about. It's not just glitz and glitter. I'm so glad to have be able to share our words together. I hope you will consider taking part in one or more of our Whispers' activities for January.

      Love,
      Karen

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  6. UnknownDecember 10, 2017 at 9:05 AM

    This poem breathes the love between two dear friends. A joy to read!

    Best wishes,
    Inge

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    1. Karen O'LearyDecember 10, 2017 at 9:25 PM

      Dear Inge,

      Your thoughts capture my love for my friend. It is a gift to read your words today. Thank you so much, Inge!

      Blessings,
      Karen

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  7. pdfrenchDecember 10, 2017 at 10:41 AM

    Lovely poem, thank you both for sharing it.

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    1. Karen O'LearyDecember 10, 2017 at 9:26 PM

      Dear Peggy,

      Thank you for reading our poem and taking time to comment on it.

      Blessings,
      Karen

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  8. David FoxDecember 10, 2017 at 3:38 PM

    Sharon and Karen,
    What a beautiful collaborative poem you have created here.
    Sincerely,
    David Fox

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    1. Karen O'LearyDecember 10, 2017 at 9:29 PM

      Dear David,

      Thank you for your kind words. I appreciate your encouragement, not just for Sharon and I, but for the contributors of our Whispers' community.

      Congratulations on all you are accomplishing with your writing. Wishing you the best!

      Blessings,
      Karen

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  9. Jo BalistreriDecember 10, 2017 at 4:34 PM

    Very tender and loving poem between two friends. Thank you for sharing it. Your words are heart messages.

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  10. Karen O'LearyDecember 10, 2017 at 9:32 PM

    Dear Mary Jo,

    Coming from your loving soul and artistic talent, I am so grateful that you see our poem as "heart messages." What a joy you are in my life.

    Blessings,
    Karen

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  11. UnknownDecember 11, 2017 at 12:38 PM

    Beautiful is indeed the best description of this lovely poem. Anyone who reads it will feel its soothing, healing energy.

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    1. Karen O'LearyDecember 15, 2017 at 7:05 PM

      Dear Molly,

      Sharon has always been a very gifted writer. I hope she will be sharing more of her poetry in the months ahead. Thank you so much for your kind words.

      Blessings always,
      Karen

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  12. Creative InspirationsDecember 11, 2017 at 5:07 PM

    Dear Shar,

    Welcome to Whispers! What a joy to see your creative words blended with Karen's creative words. I love the collaboration and hope to see more of your work.

    Continued blessings!

    -MJ
    (www.creativeinspirationspp.blogspot.com)

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    1. Karen O'LearyDecember 15, 2017 at 7:06 PM

      Dear Maurice,

      Thank you for welcoming Shar to Whispers. It was such a joy to write together with her. I appreciate your kind words.

      Blessings,
      Karen

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  13. Leslie DeLucaDecember 12, 2017 at 11:01 AM

    Karen & Sharon; each of your words that mingled with the other is a gift to all eyes that seek solace through reading (such as mine) and through your offering of "kindred spirits", I regain equilibrium until I need another dosage which during this season that negatively affects me with a humongous heaping of discombobulation until it's done with, is far too often. Thank you for the warmth that suffused over me as I read this delightfully stirring collaboration.

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    1. Karen O'LearyDecember 15, 2017 at 7:15 PM

      Dear Leslie,

      It is a sad time for many--bringing the pain of losses, being alone, etc. My illness has made it impossible to travel to my extended family celebration. They know that I'm there in spirit. They hope they can set up a teleconference so I can say hi. What a blessing that would be.

      My thoughts and prayers go with you, hoping this season won't hurt as much as in the past.

      Blessings,
      Karen

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  14. CharleneDecember 13, 2017 at 7:57 PM


    How very beautiful your words, Karen and Sharon. Such a loving spirit I feel as I read words that intertwined with each other. A wonderful collaboration.
    Love, Charlene

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    1. Karen O'LearyDecember 16, 2017 at 12:42 AM

      Dear Charlene,

      I believe writing with people we have a common bond with and care about becomes easier. Shar is such a gifted writer. Thank you so much for stopping by and sharing your lovely words.

      Blessings always,
      Karen

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  15. paul callusDecember 14, 2017 at 1:33 PM

    Another beautiful poem that reflects the spirit of friendship. Well done Karen & Sharon! Wishing both of you happiness for this special time of the year. // paul

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  16. Karen O'LearyDecember 16, 2017 at 12:44 AM

    Dear Paul,

    What a gift you are to this poetry community. Thank you for your kind words and your support for those that are a part of our Whispers' family.

    Blessings, my friend,
    Karen

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  17. Jack HorneDecember 16, 2017 at 12:35 PM

    what a beautiful poem - a joy to read x

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  18. Gert W. KnopDecember 21, 2017 at 11:17 PM

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    1. Gert W. KnopDecember 21, 2017 at 11:18 PM

      Enjoyed to read your collaborative poem dear Karen and Sharon!
      Beautifully written!

      Love,
      Gert

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  19. UnknownDecember 22, 2017 at 1:32 PM

    Enjoyed reading your work..Sara

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  20. Karen O'LearyDecember 24, 2017 at 8:52 PM

    I heartily Welcome Sharon in our group-Whispers in the Wind-
    Thanks to Editor,

    Aju Mukhopadhyay, Poet, Critic and Author
    www.ajumukhopadhyay.com

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  21. Karen O'LearyDecember 24, 2017 at 8:56 PM

    Dear Aju,

    Thank you for your kind words and warm welcome to Sharon. She is a gifted poet. I appreciate your ongoing support and encouragement.

    Blessings,
    Karen

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