Thursday, May 22, 2014

With a Pen’s Magic--By Karen O'Leary--United States

                  With a Pen’s Magic

Writers help others experience the world…

Through sight…painting pictures of a sunset
    the beauty of a tulip, and the majesty
    of snow-capped mountains in summer.

Through hearing…capturing the magic
    in cascading water, the peace of harp
    music, and the joy in a child’s laughter.

Through taste…savoring the richness of coffee, 
    the delight of a Thanksgiving dinner,
    and the pleasure of milk chocolate.

Through smell…delivering the fresh scent
    of spring rain, the aroma of baking
    bread, and fragrance of a new book.

Through touch…transferring the breath
    of the wind, hands linked in sorrow,
    and the feel of an warm embrace.

…and jot on paper what others rush by.


Karen O'Leary is a freelance writer/editor from West Fargo, ND.  Her poetry, short stories, and articles have been published in a variety of venues.  She released her first book of poetry in 2011 called Whispers... published by A.P.F. Publisher.  Their second project, Snippets...an anthology of short verse, contains poetry from 73 talented writers from across the world and was released in 2012.  Karen is a member of The Writers and Poetry Alliance and the Haiku Society of America.

26 comments:

  1. Ah, Karen, you touch on all the senses and even tended to make me hungry. Love the visuals. You are true poet in the sense of the word just from your pure sensitivity to life and the depth of your emotions. A beautiful poem, my dear friend, from a beautiful lady! Sheri

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  2. Dear Sheri,

    Thank you for your lovely comments. Your encouragement and support mean a lot to me my friend. You are such a bright light here at Whispers. Blessings to you.

    Karen

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  3. Simple pleasures... exquisitely expressed.. wonderful!
    Terry

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  4. Dear Terry,

    Thank you for your kind words. I'm glad you enjoyed the poem. Your ongoing support and encouragement are greatly appreciated.

    Blessings,
    Karen

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    1. Hi Karen... You've captured all the senses so beautifully in words.. Thank you for sharing your inspiring poem. Blessings to you, Chris

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  5. Dear Christine,

    Thank you so much for your kind words. What a blessing to have you a part of Whispers with your positive voice. I appreciate your ongoing encouragement.

    Karen

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  6. Hi Karen. I absolutely love "With A Pen's Magic." I love all the stanzas, especially, "Through smell…delivering the fresh scent of spring rain, the aroma of baking bread, and fragrance of a new book." Such richness and delight in each line, each stanza. When you start, you are captivated and it continues to build from there. I believe this is probably my favorite poem from you thus far. Thank you for sharing it with us, Karen. Continued blessings, my friend! -MJ

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  7. Wow Maurice!

    You sure made me day today. Thank you for your kind words. So glad you enjoyed this poem. Thank you for all the encouragement you give me and others.

    Blessings,
    Karen

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  8. Dear Karen, Just recently I was thinking of how poetry ignites our senses. In poems about the sea, I often hear the waves, feel the breeze and taste the salty air. So beautifully written, dear. This is one of my favorites. Love, Carolyn

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  9. Dear Carolyn,

    Thank you so much for your lovely comment. You are so good about supporting me in all my endeavors. What a blessing you are here at Whispers, always encouraging others. I really appreciate it my friend.

    Blessings,
    Karen

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  10. Thank you, Beth Winchcombe, for the following--

    My word, what a wonderful way to express all the senses, it's so beautiful I read it again and again. You're such an inspiration to myself to keep on writing. It's always a pleasure to read feelings written with such a professional touch.

    Bless you,
    Beth

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  11. Dear Beth,

    Thank you for your lovely thoughts today. Wow! You are so kind. I hope you do keep on writing as it is a joy to have you hear at Whispers. Best wishes with all your writing endeavors.

    Blessings,
    Karen

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  12. Dear Karen,

    You have successfully captured how "with a pen's magic" how writer's see the world as others rush on by. Great work my friend as you leave us plenty to ponder about.
    Thank you for sharing your words with us.

    Love Sandra

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  13. Dear Sandra,

    What a lovely gift to read your thoughts on my poem today. It's good to have you back at Whispers. Thank you for your ongoing encouragement.

    Blessings,
    Karen

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  14. Thank you, Jack Horne, for the following--

    Wow, I love this one, Karen. I felt as though I were beside you experiencing all those things first hand. A very powerful piece indeed.

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  15. Dear Jack,

    Thank you so much for your kind words. This was a fun one to write. I appreciate your ongoing support my friend.

    Blessings,
    Karen

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  16. Thank you, Richard Sponaugle, for the following--

    Once again, Karen reminds us in her own talented way that writing's a special craft vivid and convincing.

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  17. Dear Rick,

    Thank you so much for your lovely comments. Your ongoing support and encouragement mean a lot to me my friend. Blessings to you.

    Warm regards,
    Karen

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  18. Thank you, Eleanor Michael, for the following--

    The poet with the pen, artist with the brush--a gift to freeze such things in time--for others to enjoy.

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  19. Dear Eleanor,

    Thank you for your insightful words. You are speaking as an artist with many talents. I appreciate your ongoing support and encouragement my friend.

    Blessings,
    Karen

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  20. Thank you, Suzanne Clement, for the following--

    Karen, you certainly have explained the magic of writing here and the power of it, too.

    Suzanne

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  21. Dear Suzanne,

    I appreciate your kind words and ongoing support. Thank you so much for being a part of Whispers.

    Blessings,
    Karen

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  22. Thank you, Gerald Heyder, for the following--

    Karen, your poem is a symphony to serenade all five senses plus the sixth sense in the form of inspiration to combine them all into one! Beautiful!

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  23. Dear Gerald,

    Thank you for your kind words and your ongoing encouragement. So glad to have you a part of Whispers. Blessings to you.

    Karen

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  24. Thank you, John Williams, for the following--

    You certainly bring together feelings of the heart... If only we could touch souls of those who feel sorrow...maybe in hearts of prayer we do? I am always inspirited by your beautiful and uplifting words in your excellent poetry. I truly appreciate being a part of Whispers. Thank you for your encouragement and the opportunity to share my work.

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  25. Dear John,

    Thank you so much for your friendship and support over the years. It means a lot to me to have you on the Whispers journey. I truly believe you and the other talented writers that share their work here touch the lives of others. Best wishes!

    Blessings,
    Karen

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