Friday, October 30, 2015

Editor's Thoughts/We Are Writers--By Karen O'Leary--United States

Dear Whispers’ Friends,

This has been a month of change.  It has been sad losing Beth Winchcombe early this month.  The support for her Memorial shows that our community reaches far beyond poetry as we care for one another.  Your words will bring comfort to her husband, Geoff, and to her good friend, Jack Horne, in the difficult days ahead.

We welcome seven new writers, including two young writers to our poetry community.  Whispers is closing in on 150,000 views which we should reach in the next few days.  This is a tribute to all the talented writers that share their diversity for a variety styles and thoughts.  Thank you so much for your ongoing support.

Special thanks to those that promote Whispers and bring new writers to our online journal.  In the changing of the seasons, it is important that that we continue to grow and open doors so that poetry passes on to future generations.

We Are Writers

Published or unpublished,
     we are writers.
With our special gifts,
     we can affect lives.
Be it a card  to one or
     a book read by millions;
Each has a purpose,
     not to be diminished.

May your poetry be born of your hearts in a never ending journey.  We are writers, enriching our corner of the world.

Many blessings,

Karen
Whispers’ Editor

12 comments:

  1. Karen ,I agree when you write : In the changing of the seasons, it is important that that we continue to grow and open doors so that poetry passes on to future generations.Thanks for encouraging writer young and old,love ,angelee

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    1. Dear Angelee,

      What a gift you are to this poetry community and the writing community at large. Your uplifting voice encourages others on their journeys. Thank you so much for your kind words and support.

      Love,
      Karen

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  2. Thank you so much for your never ending compassion and understanding of the needs of us writers. Your encouragement is such a blessing to so many of us and keeps us looking toward the light of hope that we can make a difference with our writing. Welcome to all the new contributors and especially to the young people who are just beginning to share their voices. God bless you in your special calling to bring the world the best of poetry from this wonderful community of Poets.
    Love, Charlene

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    1. Dear Charlene,

      Thank you for your kind words, my friend. You are such a bright light in our poetry community. I really appreciate all the encouragement you give me and others.

      Love,
      Karen

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  3. beautiful words, my friend - and thanks so much for your continued thoughts & prayers re Beth. love from Jack x

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  4. Dear Jack,

    Yes, it has been hard losing Beth. Hopefully, her words will live on in various publications, especially here at Whispers, where she was an integral part of our writing community. Thank you for your kind words.

    Love,
    Karen

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  5. Thank you, Rick Sponaugle for the following--

    Dear Karen,

    "We Are Writers' is short, insightful and to the point. Thank you for everything.

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    1. Dear Rick,

      Thank you for your kind words, friendship and ongoing support. It is so good to have you on this Whispers journey.

      Blessings,
      Karen

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  6. Thank you, John Polselli, for the following--

    Yes, Karen, I feel articles such as this are helpful. I'd say they'll provide your readers and contributors with a sense of camaraderie that will enhance the impression of fellowship Whispers already sends forth.

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    1. Dear John,

      Thank you for your kindness and encouraging words. I really am working to make Whispers the community of fellowship you speak of. It's the contributors likr you and readers of our online journal make dreams a reality. It is so good to have you a part of this journey. Blessings, my friend.

      In fellowship,
      Karen

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  7. Thank you, Barbara Siekierski, for the following--

    The column was very helpful. I was sorry to hear about losing Beth. The comments at the end inspired me to keep on writing poetry. God bless you, Karen, for the comments that should inspire everyone to keep writing.

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    1. Dear Barbara,

      Thank you so much for your kind words and for sharing in the Whispers journey. Your poetry is always uplifting. Best wishes with all your writing endeavors.

      Blessings,
      Karen

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