Dear Whispers’ Friends,
We have much to celebrated as this month closes, including 15
new writers. We also expanded our
borders with the addition of a writer from Greece (see below). I am so grateful
to work with all of you. It is in the celebration of others we grow richer
ourselves.
NEW WRITERS FOR APRIL 2018
Anita Leamy, United States
Lynn
Long, United States
Paul Brookes, England
Luke
McNamara, England
Sajal
Suneja, India
Ion Corcos,
Greece/Australia
Dwight Roth,
United States
Les
Epstein, United States
Ngozi
Olivia Osuoha, Nigeria
Eren
Cehreli, Turkey (Youth Writer)
Meg Smith, United States
Ece Cehreli, Turkey (Youth Writer)
Ryan
Quinn Flanagan, Canada
Richard
M. Nesta, United States
Fatma
Gultepe, Turkey
Please welcome them to our community. We now have
representatives from the following countries—Albania, Australia, Botswana, Brazil, Canada, Canary Islands, Costa Rica, England, France, Germany, Ghana, Greece, India, Ireland, Isle of Man, Israel, Italy, Keyna, Malawi, Malta, Mauritius, The Netherlands,
New Zealand, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Saudi
Arabia, Scotland, Singapore, Spain, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Tunisia,
Turkey, Ukraine, U.A.E., United Kingdom, United States, Wales and Zimbabwe.
I hope we can celebrate the 400,000-page view in the near
future. That takes all of us. Thank you to all of you that grace the pages
of Whispers. We are moving forward not only as a poetry
journal but as community. You have
enriched my life.
Blessings and adieu,
Karen
Your Whispers’ Editor
S'Wonderful to hear from you, Karen.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to all the new participants here at Whispers.
Dear Michael,
DeleteSharing the gift of words in an uplifting way and encouraging others have forged our friendship. Wishing you the best always!
Blessings,
Karen
There is a strongly supportive and encouraging culture at Whispers. I hope the 'family' continues to grow because we all benefit from this world of creativity through words. Thank you to all.
ReplyDeleteDear Annie,
DeleteOur community will grow with friends like you--lifting others up with encouragement and support. So glad to have you a part of Whispers.
Blessings,
Karen
Thank You for the good gathering of poets, here!
ReplyDeleteDear James,
DeleteI agree. It is the gathering of many that make Whispers a community.
Blessings,
Karen
A warm welcome!
ReplyDeleteDear Ndaba,
DeleteWelcoming new writers is a joy that expands our community. Wishing you the best always, my friend.
Blessings,
Karen
So wonderful to see Whispers growing and going from strength to strength spreading poetry across the world:-) hugs jan xx
ReplyDeleteDear Jan,
DeleteThank you Jan! I hope you will be submitting poetry for individual publication. Your gifts deserve to be spread with our growing community too.
Blessings,
Karen
So good to see how Whispers is growing - lovely words, my friend xx
ReplyDeleteDear Jack,
DeleteWhat a gift your activity columns are! They blend together a wide age range, giving writers a chance to be a part of a shared experience. Thank you for all you do as our Activity
Feature editor.
I appreciate all that you are and all that you do for our poetry community.
Blessings always,
Karen
A big welcome to the newest poets. It’s a delight to see you here.
ReplyDeleteI look forward to reading your work.
Thanks for sharing your words on Whispers.
Yours in poetry,
Suzanne
Dear Suzanne,
DeleteThank you for your kind words. I hope to keep reading your poetry in the months to come. Wishing you the best always!
Blessings,
Karen
Such a pleasure seeing people come together sharing their innermost thoughts. Thank you Karen for beginning this 'family'.
ReplyDeleteDear Barbara,
DeleteThank you for lovely thoughts. It's about the whole that we journey on. May you find peace in your walk with words.
Blessings,
Karen
Welcome new poets and I really hope to read much more of your work in the future. Whispers is a place of sharing and encouragement with and to each other. The pleasure to read so many beautiful creations of poetic talents, each in their own unique way.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes,
Inge
Dear Inge,
DeleteI agree! I welcome new writers but want to honor those that have shared in Whispers--month after month, year after year. Each person has his or her own space--a stage that shares accomplished and new writers to blend us into a poetry family.
Inge, that you for being our Poetry Editor. You are talented and kind, wonderful gifts that helps make our journal possible.
Blessings and light,
Karen
I love the Whispers culture! We are blessed to have this online community. Thanks to Karen, Inge and Jack for your tireless work here at Whispers. To all the contributors, thank you for the great words you share. 15 new writers is awesome! God continues to bless our online family!
ReplyDelete-MJ
(www.creativeinspirationspp.blogspot.com)
Dear Maurice,
DeleteWhat a beautiful thought--"I love the Whispers' culture!" I do too. In learning about the gifts of others we grow and foster understanding. It is in that understanding we find both compassion as well as passion. Thank you for being all that you are and for all that you do.
Blessings,
Karen
A healthy and vibrant poetic tree, sprouting new twigs! Welcome to all the new poets! Regards // paul
ReplyDeleteDear Paul,
DeleteWhat a wonderful analogy of Whispers! Thank you for sharing your uplifting words. May you continue to enjoy the gifts that make you a unique and talented writer.
Blessings,
Karen
Karen,
ReplyDeleteA warm welcome to all! I will try to come here more frequently to comment on all.
Your friend,
David Fox
Dear David,
DeleteThank you for all you do for our Whispers community. It is people like you that make out journal possible. Best wishes always!
Blessings,
Karen