Thursday, June 21, 2018

Dear Friends...In Gratitude

Dear Writing Friends,

Our editor team is facing challenges--in the light of that--we are closing Whispers for submissions on June 25.  We will publish writing until June 31.  It is been a pleasure sharing this time with you.  Please send all poems to Karen until closing date to karenoleary1956@gmail.com 

Please respect the privacy of each of us as we as we go forward.  Thank you for all you are and for all that you do to encourage writers of all levels.  It is with peace we bid you adieu.  May the light of God travel with you.

Blessings,

Karen O'Leary
Inge Wesdijk
Jack Horne
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25 comments:

  1. Michael ToddJune 21, 2018 at 9:01 PM

    I will truly miss this place. It became as my second home.

    You created something here that will never be duplicated, Karen O'Leary.

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    1. Karen O'LearyJune 21, 2018 at 9:12 PM

      Dear Michael,

      Thank you so much for your kind words. Your support of Whispers and your friendship have been blessings in my life.

      Blessings always,
      Karen

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  2. MikeJune 21, 2018 at 9:08 PM

    Wishing love, peace, and joy to the three editors. Best wishes for the future to all fellow poets from this site.

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    1. Karen O'LearyJune 21, 2018 at 9:14 PM

      Dear Mike,

      Thank you for this encouraging words. It has been wonderful working with Inge and Jack to make something special.

      Blessings,
      Karen

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  3. susankahilJune 22, 2018 at 6:12 AM

    Dear Karen So sorry to hear this news I wish you all the very best and hope you all come back in the near future thank you for all your dedicated hard work xxx

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    1. Karen O'LearyJune 22, 2018 at 10:22 PM

      Dear Susan,

      Thank you for your kind words. Whispers is a sharing of many, each contributing their gifts. Best wishes with all your writing endeavors.

      Blessings,
      Karen

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  4. debyfelioJune 22, 2018 at 8:43 AM

    What a beautiful place you have created in this space. You, Inge and Jack have each offered encouragement and opportunity with a caring that is not found in many venues. As you move on, may you each find the love and support you have given to so many of us here.

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    1. Karen O'LearyJune 22, 2018 at 10:24 PM

      Dear deb y,

      You are woven in the fabric that is Whispers. Thank you so much for your kind words. Best wishes with your writing journey.

      Blessings,
      Karen

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  5. paul callusJune 22, 2018 at 10:40 AM

    Bidding adieu never comes easy. I will miss Whispers and the lovely people I have had the pleasure to meet on the site. Inge and Jack have done a great job in helping to keep the boat afloat, but special thanks must go to you, Karen, the creator of this poetry site which grew in popularity in such a short period of time. May God bless you all. Warm regards ~ paul

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    1. Karen O'LearyJune 22, 2018 at 10:27 PM

      Oh my Gosh, Paul,

      Thank you so much for these lovely comments. Inge and Jack made it possible to share our journey together longer. I'm deeply grateful for them and for you. Without people like you Whispers would have never been possible.

      Many blessings, my friend,
      Karen

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  6. paul callusJune 22, 2018 at 10:44 AM

    PS...Dear Karen, I must give you special thanks for all the help and encouragement which you gave me these past years. Your sincere friendship will for ever be appreciated. Blessings...paul

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    1. Karen O'LearyJune 22, 2018 at 10:30 PM

      Dear Paul,

      I'm a little chocked up right now, in a good way. Thank you so much for your support and encouragement. I hope to see your poetry in other journals and anthologies. Best wishes always!

      In friendship,
      Karen

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  7. Jack HorneJune 22, 2018 at 3:23 PM

    it was a genuine pleasure to be part of your Whispers, my friend. I've enjoyed every moment xx

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  8. Karen O'LearyJune 22, 2018 at 10:32 PM

    Dear Jack,

    Thank you for all the hours you have put into continuing our journal awhile longer. I will always appreciate your encouragement and friendship.

    Blessings always,
    Karen

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    1. Karen O'LearyJune 24, 2018 at 9:46 PM

      Dear Jack,

      You and Inge have made that possible, and I will always be grateful for your friendship. Sometimes doors close so that we can travel in a new light.

      No matter what, our friendship will reach beyond this era. It is in harmony we have striven to provide as an editorial team. I think we have provided a haven born out of a shared journey.

      Blessings, my friend,
      Karen

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  9. UnknownJune 23, 2018 at 6:43 AM

    Many blessing to you Karen, Inge & Jack
    Knight Writer

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    1. Karen O'LearyJune 24, 2018 at 9:47 PM

      Thank you so much, Yancy. I appreciate all the encouragement and support you have given to the Whispers' community.

      Blessings always,
      Karen

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  10. Jack HorneJune 23, 2018 at 8:33 AM

    Thanks to everyone for the kind thoughts - it's been a great time in my life : )

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    1. Karen O'LearyJune 26, 2018 at 9:54 PM

      Dear Jack,

      In my life too. Thank you for all you do for me and others! You are a blessing to the writing community.

      Best wishes, always,
      Karen

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  11. pdfrenchJune 24, 2018 at 2:32 PM

    Dear Karen, Inge and Jack: Thank you all for all that you have done for Whispers and the writing community. I will miss this site very much and wish you all the very test with all of your upcoming endearvors.

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  12. Karen O'LearyJune 24, 2018 at 9:49 PM

    Dear Peggy,

    Our journal will stay online even if we aren't publishing new poetry. Maybe someone will find solace in the words we have shared.

    Best wishes always, my friend,
    Karen

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  13. CarylJune 25, 2018 at 10:26 AM

    I am sad. Although we have never met I feel as if I am losing friends. The international connection was wonderful in these troubled times. We are all God's children.
    Blessings to all,
    Caryl Calsyn

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    1. Karen O'LearyJune 26, 2018 at 9:58 PM

      Dear Caryl,

      One doesn't need to be present in physical form to share our lives with others. I am grateful to you for your support.

      Blessings,
      Karen

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  14. Creative InspirationsJune 27, 2018 at 7:05 AM

    Karen, Inge, Jack, and everyone who has gave of their self to make Whispers such a wonderful and memorable place to not only share poetry, but to also meet and interact with new people. It has been such a blessing and pleasure for me to be a part of this community. I want to wish everyone continued blessings in all your writing endeavors! I hope to see all of you in the pages of Creative Inspirations.

    Thank you Inge and Jack for all you do. Thank you, Karen. In so many ways you have been a true friend and blessing in my life. May God continue blessing you and your family abundantly!

    -MJ
    -MJ
    (www.creativeinspirationspp.blogspot.com)

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  15. David FoxJune 28, 2018 at 4:12 PM

    Karen, Inge and Jack,
    I do not know what exactly the situation is, but you did a great job keeping this site going in so many countries for as long as you have. You will be missed. Many blessings to all of you as you go in whatever direction you must go.
    Your friend,
    David (Fox)

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