tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629436772073396833.post8298338730410287412..comments2023-10-31T19:20:19.643-07:00Comments on Whispers... : Invitation to Join in an Ongoing Thread of Celebration and Editor's Thoughts--By Karen O'Leary--United StatesKaren O'Learyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10510849199110347270noreply@blogger.comBlogger97125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629436772073396833.post-11621939994005980432016-06-01T19:57:14.324-07:002016-06-01T19:57:14.324-07:00Dear Sheikha,
Thank you for sharing this beautifu...Dear Sheikha,<br /><br />Thank you for sharing this beautiful poem for our milestone celebration. The last line is special, leaving the reader something to ponder about. It is a joy to have you a part of this journey.<br /><br />Many blessings,<br />KarenKaren O'Learyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02169168444862156783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629436772073396833.post-4991551027241174972016-06-01T19:51:31.687-07:002016-06-01T19:51:31.687-07:00Dear Sanjeev,
I will use this one in the celebrat...Dear Sanjeev,<br /><br />I will use this one in the celebration column. Thank you for your insight and for being a part of our poetry community.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />KarenKaren O'Learyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02169168444862156783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629436772073396833.post-71228689085039056162016-06-01T19:49:17.133-07:002016-06-01T19:49:17.133-07:00Dear Maralee,
What a blessing to have you a part ...Dear Maralee,<br /><br />What a blessing to have you a part of our growing community. It is talented writers like you that have made Whispers possible.<br /><br />Best wishes,<br />KarenKaren O'Learyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02169168444862156783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629436772073396833.post-41697311340860244642016-06-01T19:48:02.877-07:002016-06-01T19:48:02.877-07:00Dear Arthur,
So good to have you! It is people l...Dear Arthur,<br /><br />So good to have you! It is people like you that make our online journal, a community. Thank you for being a part of the journey.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />KarenKaren O'Learyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02169168444862156783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629436772073396833.post-61986443559009534322016-06-01T19:46:42.238-07:002016-06-01T19:46:42.238-07:00Dear Edilson,
Thank you for your beautiful thoug...Dear Edilson, <br /><br />Thank you for your beautiful thoughts. The wonderful contributors like you are the ones that share the kindness. With so much division in the world, we are reach out and touching the lives of others.<br /><br />Many blessings,<br />Karen Karen O'Learyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02169168444862156783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629436772073396833.post-83401452311885593252016-05-31T13:11:26.793-07:002016-05-31T13:11:26.793-07:00Dear Maricris,
It is through experiences like thi...Dear Maricris,<br /><br />It is through experiences like this, become part of a writer's voice. Thank you for sharing your words for our celebrations thread. <br /><br />Blessings,<br />KarenKaren O'Learyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02169168444862156783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629436772073396833.post-88172334809389339212016-05-31T13:09:40.314-07:002016-05-31T13:09:40.314-07:00Thank you, Maricris Cabrera, for the following--
...Thank you, Maricris Cabrera, for the following--<br /><br />Rushing water rolling down to the sea makes music to my ears.Karen O'Learyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02169168444862156783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629436772073396833.post-43224898753742624982016-05-31T13:07:17.345-07:002016-05-31T13:07:17.345-07:00Dear Nila,
Your Mom's words, above, mean so m...Dear Nila,<br /><br />Your Mom's words, above, mean so much to both of us. She always shares her hope for a new day. Thank you so much for sharing them for this celebration.<br /><br />Love,<br />KarenKaren O'Learyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02169168444862156783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629436772073396833.post-22292808244675060902016-05-31T13:05:24.527-07:002016-05-31T13:05:24.527-07:00What a beautiful poem, David! It really encompasse...What a beautiful poem, David! It really encompasses much of what Whispers is about. Thank you so much for sharing your gift of words and for your ongoing encouragement.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />KarenKaren O'Learyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02169168444862156783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629436772073396833.post-76087897697587828582016-05-30T13:11:05.364-07:002016-05-30T13:11:05.364-07:00Dear Joan,
I love this poem! It is writers like y...Dear Joan,<br /><br />I love this poem! It is writers like you that have made our Whispers' community possible. Thank you for these beautiful thoughts.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />KarenKaren O'Learyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02169168444862156783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629436772073396833.post-7318711760117285242016-05-30T13:09:13.967-07:002016-05-30T13:09:13.967-07:00Dear Sanjeev,
It is writers like you that are the...Dear Sanjeev,<br /><br />It is writers like you that are the heart and soul of Whispers. Thank you for these beautiful thoughts. It is so good to have you a part of this journey.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />KarenKaren O'Learyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02169168444862156783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629436772073396833.post-41593532678097348242016-05-30T13:07:31.983-07:002016-05-30T13:07:31.983-07:00Dear Langley,
Your poem is the essence of the Whi...Dear Langley,<br /><br />Your poem is the essence of the Whispers' community. It is writers like you that have made this milestone possible. Thank you for your beautiful poem and thoughts.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />KarenKaren O'Learyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02169168444862156783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629436772073396833.post-11912078054012780332016-05-30T13:03:44.526-07:002016-05-30T13:03:44.526-07:00Dear Nina,
Thank you so much for these beautiful ...Dear Nina,<br /><br />Thank you so much for these beautiful words. When I opened Whispers, I had a dream that it would make a difference. It is the community as a whole that reaches out to others that is a joy worth celebrating. Thank you for being a part of it.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />KarenKaren O'Learyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02169168444862156783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629436772073396833.post-80839698400189819282016-05-30T13:00:48.094-07:002016-05-30T13:00:48.094-07:00Dear David,
Thank you so much for this insightful...Dear David,<br /><br />Thank you so much for this insightful thoughts on poetry and your kind words on Whispers. Congratulations go out to you and all the writers and readers that have been and are a part of this journey. I agree, poetry transcends borders and enriches our world.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />KarenKaren O'Learyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02169168444862156783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629436772073396833.post-30218338341826059932016-05-30T12:54:21.362-07:002016-05-30T12:54:21.362-07:00Thank you, Nila Webster for sharing her Mom's ...Thank you, Nila Webster for sharing her Mom's words for this thread--<br /><br />it is a gift / this day<br /><br />By jani johe websterKaren O'Learyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02169168444862156783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629436772073396833.post-89230634311291639402016-05-30T07:09:48.597-07:002016-05-30T07:09:48.597-07:00Congratulations Karen, for the milestone and for g...Congratulations Karen, for the milestone and for gathering such a wonderful community. <br /><br />Here's a haiku in celebration of the site ...<br /><br /><br />lost in its beauty<br />a song of many voices<br />whispers in the wind<br /><br /><br />David<br /><br />David Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03223265519766026152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629436772073396833.post-3767262650095568672016-05-29T19:36:06.801-07:002016-05-29T19:36:06.801-07:00Thank you, Nila Webster, for the following--
We a...Thank you, Nila Webster, for the following--<br /><br />We are all part of the fabric of God's universal love, and part of the fabric of each other's lives. Whispers is a living manifestation of this fabric and spirals around the world, radiating hope and giving inspiration. To be part of this is to make a difference, and this venue to share is gift and a way to shine our light.Karen O'Learyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02169168444862156783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629436772073396833.post-43856876630311346762016-05-28T09:50:39.158-07:002016-05-28T09:50:39.158-07:00this space is an opening
like the closures of dawn...this space is an opening<br />like the closures of dawns,<br />we write to end a beginning <br />to mend what's torn. This is<br />the full circle of hazes <br />where we wade through fogs,<br />the peaks of our spirits<br />find paths of dreams to trod. <br /><br />- Sheikha A.<br /><br /><br /><br />sheikha !https://www.blogger.com/profile/15836227229858563699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629436772073396833.post-51185249590197305812016-05-28T07:05:35.505-07:002016-05-28T07:05:35.505-07:00An edited version of the one sent earlier in the d...An edited version of the one sent earlier in the day/night.<br /><br />Karen<br /><br />In your environ<br />I inhale<br />purity of Whispers.<br /><br />God Bless!<br />Sanjeev SethiSanjeev Sethihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07474120059058873624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629436772073396833.post-15016694823141618642016-05-28T06:58:28.633-07:002016-05-28T06:58:28.633-07:00Each time I read poems on this site it makes me re...Each time I read poems on this site it makes me realise how many wonderful poets there are scattered over the world. We can't takes over the world but we can make it a more beautiful and peaceful place. Grateful to be part of it.maraleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12118276875708865427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629436772073396833.post-84586885444013452812016-05-28T05:36:29.277-07:002016-05-28T05:36:29.277-07:00Thanks, Karen! It is great to be part of this comm...Thanks, Karen! It is great to be part of this community! Arthur Turfahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03213927440136641022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629436772073396833.post-13254304293594864312016-05-28T05:31:38.646-07:002016-05-28T05:31:38.646-07:00Be sure your white tulip radiates so many warm fee...Be sure your white tulip radiates so many warm feelings through our particular world what it would never be expected from simply whispers. And this is because they are reunited and leaded by the kindness and love of you, dear Karen. We wish you all happiness and joy. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15684469143468140751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629436772073396833.post-85613501723788625052016-05-28T03:59:47.611-07:002016-05-28T03:59:47.611-07:00Many congratulations to you and your lovely white ...Many congratulations to you and your lovely white tulip called "Whispers. <br /><br />Luncheon by the lake...<br />how lucky we are to have<br />such a large finger bowl!<br /><br />@Joan McNerneyJoan Mackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13705414021320761347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629436772073396833.post-36995620867031200522016-05-27T21:02:21.181-07:002016-05-27T21:02:21.181-07:00Karen
In your environs
I can inhale
purity of W...Karen<br /><br />In your environs <br />I can inhale <br />purity of Whispers.<br /><br />God Bless!<br /><br />Sanjeev Sethi<br />Sanjeev Sethihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07474120059058873624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8629436772073396833.post-57488298876760812742016-05-27T20:42:18.955-07:002016-05-27T20:42:18.955-07:00Karen I am so humbled to be a part of such a wonde...Karen I am so humbled to be a part of such a wonderful community of poets. I am encouraged daily by the words of everyone who contributes. Thank you for all you do to continue to grow Whispers!!!<br /><br />Whispering Haiku<br /><br />A community<br />Here we are all uplifted<br />Together we speakAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14481341287749462729noreply@blogger.com