Thursday, October 12, 2017

Editor's Thoughts--Together...--By Karen O'Leary--United States

Dear Whispers’ Friends,

It is an up and down rollercoaster ride with my health these last few weeks.  It is part of my life with chronic illness.  I treasure my Whispers’ friends.  If I don’t get back to you as soon as I have in the past, I hope you will understand.

I would like to thank Inge Wesdijk (Daginne Aignend) who has provided us with activities for September and October, Caryl Calsyn for giving us the opportunity to share some thoughts on the writing in September, and for Jack Horne who has brought collaborative writing back to our online journal this month.  As we move forward, there are new opportunities to explore.  I hope more of you will consider sharing articles. thoughts, and other ideas that weren’t possible to explore in the limited submission based journal of the past. 

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Thank you to Inge Wesdijk (Daginne Aignend) for accepting this poem for the October Activity/Individual Poem publication opportunity on friendship—

Together…

friendship
floats on silver
wings~~fluttering with joy
in the kinship of whispering
our words

 By Karen O'Leary

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What a joy to share the gift of writing with you.  May you continue travel with friends at our online journal.

Blessings always,

Karen O’Leary
Whispers’ Editor
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32 comments:

  1. UnknownOctober 13, 2017 at 1:41 AM

    Inge's words brought a tear to my eye, its a perfect poem depicting friendship and also the gift of words:-) I'm thinking of you Karen, Whispers continues to give so much pleasure to many people:-) hugs jan xx

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  2. UnknownOctober 13, 2017 at 2:47 AM

    Dear Jan,

    Karen herself wrote this poem about friendship. It's a poem of miraculous beauty. In a few lines she says it all.
    Thank you so much for your heartfelt comment.

    Best wishes,
    Inge

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    1. Karen O'LearyOctober 13, 2017 at 7:22 PM

      Dear Jan and Inge,

      I appreciate your comments, Jan. Though I wrote the poem as Inge identified. The important thing is that our words can touch the lives of others. It is a blessing to you both for being a part of the Whispers' community.

      I feel blessed to be a part of this journey with our online line journal. Blessings to both of you, Jan and Inge.

      Best wishes,
      Karen

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  3. Gert W. KnopOctober 13, 2017 at 4:09 AM

    Dear Karen and Inge, lovely words of friendship! I'm thinking of you, Karen and hope that your health will improve!

    Love, Gert

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    1. Karen O'LearyOctober 13, 2017 at 7:24 PM

      Thank you so much, Gert. You are in integral part of Whispers. I hope you will continue to uplift the lives of others.

      Blessings,
      Karen

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  4. David FoxOctober 13, 2017 at 6:29 AM

    Karen,
    A beautiful cinquain poem on friendship! Here's praying your health will get better.
    Your friend,
    David Fox

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    1. Karen O'LearyOctober 13, 2017 at 7:26 PM

      Dear David,

      The blessings of the writing community and your continued support allow our Whispers' journal to move forward. Thank you for your kind words.

      Best wishes,
      Karen

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  5. pdfrenchOctober 13, 2017 at 7:45 AM

    So nice to hear from you Karen, sorry there have been a lot of ups and downs for you recently. I like the poem you shared, lovely…hope to hear more from you. So glad you have had some help to keep things movign with Whispers, such a lovely spot to land for so many of us…thinking of you.

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    1. Karen O'LearyOctober 13, 2017 at 8:07 PM

      Dear Peggy,

      Your friendship is a blessing in my life. Your lovely words are a balm to our community moving forward. I hope more people become involved in Whispers, recognizing that people have challenges. No judgment here within the scope of reaching out to others. In that, you are a joy, my friend.

      Blessings,
      Karen

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    2. pdfrenchOctober 16, 2017 at 8:34 AM

      Thanks for the kind words Karen, you are also a great joy!

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  6. Carl Papa PalmerOctober 13, 2017 at 8:07 AM

    Karen, I miss you, your whispers, you are treasured.

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    1. Karen O'LearyOctober 13, 2017 at 8:13 PM

      Dear Carl,

      I miss you too. I hope you take part in Inge and Jack's opportunities. Please feel to share any ideas moving forward.

      Blessings,
      Karen

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  7. paul callusOctober 13, 2017 at 10:27 AM

    Your take on 'friendship' is beautiful, Karen! We need not raise our voice to true friends...a whisper will suffice:) Warm regards // paul

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    1. Karen O'LearyOctober 14, 2017 at 9:50 PM

      Dear Paul,

      Thank you for your kind thoughts. Your gentle approach is captured in your writing. Some whispers say more than the outspoken as quiet moments allow people to find the truth before they turn off in this fast paced world. I hope you will continue to be a part of the Whispers' journey.

      Blessings always,
      Karen

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  8. P K PadhyOctober 13, 2017 at 7:02 PM

    A beautiful poetic composition!
    Pravat

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    1. Karen O'LearyOctober 14, 2017 at 9:59 PM

      Thank you, Pravat,

      I hope you will journey with us in the new path of Whispers. It is of many voices that we become the spirit of our online journal. Wishing you the best.

      Blessings,
      Karen

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  9. Jo BalistreriOctober 13, 2017 at 7:23 PM

    A heartfelt poem, Karen. Just beautiful.

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    1. Karen O'LearyOctober 14, 2017 at 10:06 PM

      Dear Mary Jo,

      Your kind words are a blessed balm to my soul today. In that, words exchanged help us through the challenges. Thank you for your ongoing support.

      Blessings,
      Karen

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  10. CharleneOctober 13, 2017 at 7:45 PM

    Dearest Karen, What a beautiful poem so well written. I absolutely loved it and you.
    Sincerly, Charlene

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    1. Karen O'LearyOctober 14, 2017 at 10:10 PM

      Dear Charlene,

      What a blessing to read your encouraging words today. Thank you for your thoughts and your gift of friendship.

      Blessings always,
      Karen

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  11. Aju MukhopadhyayOctober 14, 2017 at 10:20 AM

    Karen's silver winged friendship is full of joy

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    1. Karen O'LearyOctober 15, 2017 at 10:06 PM

      Dear Aju,

      And you deliver your words in poetry with wings. I hope you will continue to be a part of Whispers.

      Many blessings,
      Karen

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  12. Karen O'LearyOctober 14, 2017 at 10:12 PM

    That is is, Aju. Joy in our writing is our special gift. I hope you to continue to be a part of the Whispers journey.

    Blessings,
    Karen

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  13. Michael ToddOctober 15, 2017 at 10:19 AM

    Karen, your "Together" poem reads like a mission statement, thorough, precise, all encompassing, and above all, essential.

    It is always a treat when you give a shout out at Whispers.

    Michael

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    1. Karen O'LearyOctober 15, 2017 at 10:15 PM

      Dear Michael,

      You are probably right on this although it was not my attention. What I tried to convey in this poem is the heart of why I keep writing.

      Friendships, like yours run deeply into the core of my being. Poetry is a chance to touch the lives of others. I hope you will continue to be a part of Whispers.

      Blessings,
      Karen

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  14. Jack HorneOctober 15, 2017 at 12:18 PM

    lovely poem, my friend. I pray your health will improve soon xx

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    1. Karen O'LearyOctober 15, 2017 at 10:21 PM

      Dear Jack,

      Thank you for your help in keeping Whispers alive in the hearts of our readers. I appreciate your suggestions, hard work and support you have given to our poetry community.

      Blessings always,
      Karen

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    2. UnknownOctober 16, 2017 at 9:58 AM

      Dear Karen,I pray the Lord will bless you with his grace
      and tender love. What a blessing Inge has been to the
      Whispers Community. Such a refreshing breath of energy &
      enthusiasm . Whispers future is in safe hands. Allan .

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  15. Karen O'LearyOctober 18, 2017 at 1:37 AM

    Dear Allan,

    With perspective into the future, no one really knows but I believe in Inge and Jack for allowing our Whispers community to rise again. Thank you for your support and for Inge and Jack for making Whispers possible.

    Blessings,
    Karen

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  16. Leslie DeLucaNovember 3, 2017 at 5:39 AM

    It seems clear to me that the community Whispers is the epitome of friendship as all the supportive comments left in reply have indicated as such; I am so very humbled to have been blessed an opportunity to have been included in this month's theme, thankful that Daginne Aignend, Caryl Calsyn and Jack Horne have all graciously stepped in to assist their friend in need so that I and all others who entered into this comforting Word Playground around this time period can continue reading (and writing if we will) within this enchantingly magical on-line poet's paradise. As for "Together", what a lyrically lovely uplifting heart song, a joyous reflection on the unequivocal power of unconditional friendship and the joining of harmonious kindred spirits; Karen, a sincere prayer of supportive encouraging thoughts I send as you continue the exhaustive battle of chronic illness and may your Higher Power assist you in a swiftly administered, healthy, optimal dosage of shorter bouts within less frequent durations.

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    1. Karen O'LearyNovember 3, 2017 at 9:07 PM

      Dear Leslie,

      Wow! I am honored that you find Whispers a encouraging place to share your gift of words. We are a journal, but I began Whispers, hoping it would be a haven of friendships and good will.

      Thank you so much for your kind words and prayers. Best wishes wherever your writing journey leads.

      Blessings,
      Karen

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  17. Leslie DeLucaNovember 5, 2017 at 1:14 AM

    Thank you; I am hoping to continue submitting poems in near future for consideration within this haven as soon as I can find an area of clean slate to sneak away to and a mile of moments to sequester self in as I'm immersed in a myriad of "plate too full" at present time stemming from trying to self medicate by taking on too much extracurricular activities to battle off stress incurred from one too many of lifes inevitable curveballs we all experience. That said, I'm still vibrating with excitement from my first poem published online outside of own FB page and poetry group sites...thank you again for assisting in that!

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