tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629436772073396833.post4817410948432886300..comments2023-10-31T19:20:19.643-07:00Comments on Whispers... : Editor's Thoughts--By Karen O'Leary--United StatesKaren O'Learyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10510849199110347270noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629436772073396833.post-1300973083145859172016-08-31T12:31:59.030-07:002016-08-31T12:31:59.030-07:00Dear Michael,
Thank you so much for your kind wor...Dear Michael,<br /><br />Thank you so much for your kind words. What a blessing it it to have you here, my friend. I look forward to working with you are Activity Editor and fellow writing in the months to come.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />KarenKaren O'Learyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10510849199110347270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629436772073396833.post-18849537334108662142016-08-30T09:26:21.354-07:002016-08-30T09:26:21.354-07:00Dear Karen,
Really like:
Olympic stage
global athl...Dear Karen,<br />Really like:<br />Olympic stage<br />global athletes<br />shake hands--vibrant image that deserves taking to heart.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01470845403243884175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629436772073396833.post-8613293102850487072016-08-25T16:43:06.145-07:002016-08-25T16:43:06.145-07:00Dear Maurice,
Thank you so much, my friend. Your ...Dear Maurice,<br /><br />Thank you so much, my friend. Your ongoing encouragement is a gift in my life.<br /><br />Many blessings,<br />KarenKaren O'Learyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10510849199110347270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629436772073396833.post-89386677588150809012016-08-23T12:58:34.219-07:002016-08-23T12:58:34.219-07:00A very nice and touching reflective poem, Karen. I...A very nice and touching reflective poem, Karen. I enjoyed it. Thank you for sharing it. Continued blessings! -MJAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629436772073396833.post-49616545782205473262016-08-20T13:15:02.550-07:002016-08-20T13:15:02.550-07:00Dear Martha,
So much truth in your words. We do h...Dear Martha,<br /><br />So much truth in your words. We do have the opportunity to reach out to others making a difference in our corner of the world. That does matter!<br /><br />Blessings,<br />KarenKaren O'Learyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10510849199110347270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629436772073396833.post-69909820679005358122016-08-20T13:13:35.589-07:002016-08-20T13:13:35.589-07:00Dear Yvonne,
You are so right, my friend. It is t...Dear Yvonne,<br /><br />You are so right, my friend. It is the "spirit of love" that shines brighter than anything else. Thank you so much for you kind words. So glad you are a part of our journey.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />KarenKaren O'Learyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10510849199110347270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629436772073396833.post-30717869068012444342016-08-20T13:11:41.152-07:002016-08-20T13:11:41.152-07:00Wow JT,
Thank you so much for your kind words. It...Wow JT,<br /><br />Thank you so much for your kind words. It is contributors like you that help to grow our community and share talents to keep our readers coming back to our journal. Keep on writing!<br /><br />Blessings,<br />KarenKaren O'Learyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10510849199110347270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629436772073396833.post-42544695614452059852016-08-20T13:08:51.131-07:002016-08-20T13:08:51.131-07:00Dear Molly,
Love that thought of a "universa...Dear Molly,<br /><br />Love that thought of a "universal heart flame." Yes, each person has his or her own special part in making the flame shine brighter. Thank you so much for your kind and inspirational thoughts.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />KarenKaren O'Learyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10510849199110347270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629436772073396833.post-24626704209176153442016-08-20T13:06:33.797-07:002016-08-20T13:06:33.797-07:00Oh my gosh, Thomas!
What a joy to read your beaut...Oh my gosh, Thomas!<br /><br />What a joy to read your beautiful thoughts today. I am so glad you are a part of our Whispers' community, helping us grow and come together. Best wishes always.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />KarenKaren O'Learyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10510849199110347270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629436772073396833.post-45493925184094803342016-08-20T13:02:59.193-07:002016-08-20T13:02:59.193-07:00Dear Nila,
Thank you for your beautiful thoughts....Dear Nila,<br /><br />Thank you for your beautiful thoughts. You are a never ending source of inspiration, my friend--a light that never will be quelled. What a joy you are in my life.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />KarenKaren O'Learyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10510849199110347270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629436772073396833.post-87551298036338822432016-08-20T12:59:07.423-07:002016-08-20T12:59:07.423-07:00Dear Niranjan,
Thank you so much for your kind wo...Dear Niranjan,<br /><br />Thank you so much for your kind words. We are a community reaching out on a smaller stage. Thank you for being a part of our global journal. Best wishes with all your writing endeavors, too.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />KarenKaren O'Learyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10510849199110347270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629436772073396833.post-45731576085759475752016-08-20T12:56:42.386-07:002016-08-20T12:56:42.386-07:00Dear Michael,
I'm touched by your poem and ki...Dear Michael,<br /><br />I'm touched by your poem and kind words. I'm so glad you are hear to "walk these tiles." Thank you for all the support you give me and others at Whispers and in the writing community at large. Keep your light shining, my friend.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />KarenKaren O'Learyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10510849199110347270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629436772073396833.post-39783438125011321812016-08-20T12:52:22.065-07:002016-08-20T12:52:22.065-07:00Dear David,
Although we aren't on the big sta...Dear David,<br /><br />Although we aren't on the big stage, I feel Whispers shares many of its own inspirational stories. Thank you for your kind words on my haiku series and for all the encouraging comments you leave for others. Wishing you the best!<br /><br />Blessings,<br />KarenKaren O'Learyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10510849199110347270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629436772073396833.post-70752848382037133722016-08-20T12:49:37.065-07:002016-08-20T12:49:37.065-07:00Dear Mary Jo,
What a light you are my friend! I&#...Dear Mary Jo,<br /><br />What a light you are my friend! I'm glad you enjoyed Mary's thoughts, too. Thank you for all the encouragement and support you give me and others at our online journal.<br /><br />Blessings and best wishes,<br />KarenKaren O'Learyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10510849199110347270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629436772073396833.post-2440261056540108862016-08-20T12:47:23.811-07:002016-08-20T12:47:23.811-07:00Dear Anglelee,
Thank you for your well wishes, my...Dear Anglelee,<br /><br />Thank you for your well wishes, my friend. It is a joy to have you a part of the Whispers journey.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />KarenKaren O'Learyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10510849199110347270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629436772073396833.post-87632179844613340712016-08-20T12:46:20.616-07:002016-08-20T12:46:20.616-07:00Thank you for your lovely words. It is such a joy ...Thank you for your lovely words. It is such a joy to work with caring and talented writers. Happy Writing!<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Karen Karen O'Learyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10510849199110347270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629436772073396833.post-9571536191132229752016-08-20T07:43:14.811-07:002016-08-20T07:43:14.811-07:00One day humans may learn to cooperate, as well as ...One day humans may learn to cooperate, as well as we compete with each other. Nice writemartha magentahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10447747673219893187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629436772073396833.post-15146526459249523892016-08-19T06:48:56.833-07:002016-08-19T06:48:56.833-07:00Dear Karen,
A beautiful Haiku that recreats the sp...Dear Karen,<br />A beautiful Haiku that recreats the spirit of The Olympics.<br />No politics to mar, no differences or predjudice, brothetly<br />Love at it's best honoring achievement,<br />May we all live in this spirit of love.<br />Thank you for being you.<br />Love<br />Yvonne<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01283296986733624793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629436772073396833.post-35429124955924254352016-08-18T11:49:40.118-07:002016-08-18T11:49:40.118-07:00Thank you Karen. It takes an Olympian effort to br...Thank you Karen. It takes an Olympian effort to bring all the poets together who bring separate messages that are so desperately needed.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16753766142228776716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629436772073396833.post-10331622354874913692016-08-18T08:18:03.339-07:002016-08-18T08:18:03.339-07:00Yes, we are all one in the universal heart flame, ...Yes, we are all one in the universal heart flame, and poets play a special role in illuminating that awareness. Mahalo for your eloquent words, Karen.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11710837421810646769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629436772073396833.post-11246862764450487752016-08-18T06:40:08.490-07:002016-08-18T06:40:08.490-07:00What a beautiful tribute to such a glorious event ...What a beautiful tribute to such a glorious event and to remind us all that Whispers is a place that peoples of all nations may come together to learn from each other and teach each other. May the almighty continue to bless Karen for the work that she does. And may Whispers grow and prosper as it elevates us all. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13309523081333401557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629436772073396833.post-25222015128966429702016-08-18T06:00:40.373-07:002016-08-18T06:00:40.373-07:00What an inspiring poem and message. The imagery i...What an inspiring poem and message. The imagery is beautiful. The words "by sharing the light, our own flames become brighter" are themselves a flaming torch that we can grasp, and we can pass on to others. This message pours positive energy and light into the world. Thank you!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12997468248126726601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629436772073396833.post-87348291819146196962016-08-17T20:06:30.537-07:002016-08-17T20:06:30.537-07:00Olympic torch...
the spirit of
goodness
Lovely l...Olympic torch...<br />the spirit of<br />goodness <br /><br />Lovely lines! :) I loved the idea and connection. Niranjanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02692246193969725572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629436772073396833.post-36746113986848201652016-08-17T19:44:35.811-07:002016-08-17T19:44:35.811-07:00I love this world you create for us.
I cherish al...I love this world you create for us. <br />I cherish all who walk these tiles.<br />None to blame just those to bless,<br />They who pursue the Whispers files.<br /><br />Love your poem, Karen... <3Michael Toddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03837894257911367660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629436772073396833.post-25205399470890577432016-08-17T19:40:06.156-07:002016-08-17T19:40:06.156-07:00Karen,
T\his is a great set of haiku. I like the...Karen,<br />T\his is a great set of haiku. I like the little inspirational stories, like the 40+ year old gymnast from Uzbekistan gymnast (not sure how she did, but I'm sure she taught her younger competitors a thing or two) and the guy who kept on running after he pulled his tendon. There must be others, but those were the two I could remember).<br />~DavidfDavid Foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00643062518983481529noreply@blogger.com